B55.1 – Cutaneous leishmaniasis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
B55.1
- Code
B55.1(claims format:B551)- Description
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B50-B64 Protozoal diseases
- Parent codes
- B55
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B50-B64
Index terms for B55.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Uta
- Aleppo boil
- Boil, Delhi
- Boil, Natal
- Sore, Delhi
- Boil, Aleppo
- Sore, Lahore
- Boil, Baghdad
- Button, Delhi
- Boil, tropical
- Button, Biskra
- Sore, oriental
- Sore, chiclero
- Biskra's button
- Button, oriental
- Delhi boil or button
- Leishmaniasis, eyelid
- Chiclero ulcer or sore
- Leishmaniasis, cutaneous
- Leishmaniasis, old world
- Leishmaniasis, Asian Desert
- Leishmaniasis, American, cutaneous
- Leishmaniasis, tegumentaria diffusa
- Infestation, eyelid, in, leishmaniasis
- Infection, infected, infective, Leishmania, major
Related codes in B55
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B55.1?
B55.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous leishmaniasis, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).
Is B55.1 a billable code?
Yes. B55.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B55.1 belong to?
It belongs to category B55 – Leishmaniasis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.