B65.3 – Cercarial dermatitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B65.3
- Code
B65.3(claims format:B653)- Description
- Cercarial dermatitis
- 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
- B65-B83 Helminthiases
- Parent codes
- B65
Notes for B65.3
Applicable to:
- Swimmer's itch
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B65 – Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]
Includes:
- snail fever
Index terms for B65.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B65
- B65.0 – Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]Billable
- B65.1 – Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni [intestinal schistosomiasis]Billable
- B65.2 – Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicumBillable
- B65.8 – Other schistosomiasisBillable
- B65.9 – Schistosomiasis, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B65.3?
B65.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for cercarial dermatitis, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B65.3 a billable code?
Yes. B65.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B65.3 belong to?
It belongs to category B65 – Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis].
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.