B60.8 – Other specified protozoal diseases

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B60.8

Code: B60.8 (claims format: B608)
Description: Other specified protozoal diseases
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: B60

Notes for B60.8

Applicable to:

Microsporidiosis

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.-)

Index terms for B60.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in B60

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B60.8?

B60.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified protozoal diseases, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).

Is B60.8 a billable code?

Yes. B60.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B60.8 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.