NPI Atlas

B60.0 – Babesiosis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code B60.0

Code: B60.0 (claims format: B600)
Description: Babesiosis
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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: B60

Billable codes under B60.0

B60.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

B60.00 – Babesiosis, unspecifiedBillable
B60.01 – Babesiosis due to Babesia microtiBillable
B60.02 – Babesiosis due to Babesia duncaniBillable
B60.03 – Babesiosis due to Babesia divergensBillable
B60.09 – Other babesiosisBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

B60 – Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cryptosporidiosis (A07.2)
intestinal microsporidiosis (A07.8)
isosporiasis (A07.3)

Block B50-B64

Excludes1 (not coded here):

amebiasis (A06.-)
other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)

Related codes in B60

B60.1 – AcanthamebiasisHeader
B60.2 – NaegleriasisBillable
B60.8 – Other specified protozoal diseasesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B60.0?

B60.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for babesiosis, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).

Is B60.0 a billable code?

No. B60.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does B60.0 belong to?

It belongs to category B60 – Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified.

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.