B56.9 – African trypanosomiasis, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
B56.9
- Code
B56.9(claims format:B569)- Description
- African trypanosomiasis, unspecified
- 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
- B56
Notes for B56.9
Applicable to:
- Sleeping sickness NOS
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 B56.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Sickness, sleeping
- African, trypanosomiasis
- Trypanosomiasis, African
- African, sleeping sickness
- Sickness, sleeping, by Trypanosoma
- Dementia, in, trypanosomiasis, African
- Meningitis, in, African trypanosomiasis
- Encephalitis, in, African trypanosomiasis
- Trypanosomiasis, where, African trypanosomiasis is prevalent
- Dementia, in, trypanosomiasis, African, with behavioral disturbance
Related codes in B56
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B56.9?
B56.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for african trypanosomiasis, unspecified, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).
Is B56.9 a billable code?
Yes. B56.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B56.9 belong to?
It belongs to category B56 – African trypanosomiasis.
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.