B57.49 – Other nervous system involvement in Chagas' disease
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
B57.49
- Code
B57.49(claims format:B5749)- Description
- Other nervous system involvement in Chagas' disease
- 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
- B57 › B57.4
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B57 – Chagas' disease
Includes:
- American trypanosomiasis
- infection due to Trypanosoma cruzi
Block B50-B64
Index terms for B57.49
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B57.4
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B57.49?
B57.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for other nervous system involvement in Chagas' disease, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).
Is B57.49 a billable code?
Yes. B57.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B57.49 belong to?
It belongs to category B57 – Chagas' disease.
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.