B70.0 – Diphyllobothriasis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B70.0
- Code
B70.0(claims format:B700)- Description
- Diphyllobothriasis
- 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
- B70
Notes for B70.0
Applicable to:
- Diphyllobothrium (adult) (latum) (pacificum) infection
- Fish tapeworm (infection)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- larval diphyllobothriasis (B70.1)
Index terms for B70.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Diphyllobothriasis
- Anemia, fish tapeworm
- Anemia, bothriocephalus
- Anemia, Diphyllobothrium
- Anemia, dibothriocephalus
- Infestation, fish tapeworm
- Infestation, tapeworm, fish
- Infestation, broad tapeworm
- Infestation, Bothriocephalus
- Infestation, tapeworm, broad
- Infestation, Diphyllobothrium
- Anemia, due to, fish tapeworm
- Infestation, Dibothriocephalus
- Bothriocephalus latus infestation
- Dibothriocephalus, dibothriocephaliasis
- Infection, infected, infective, fish tapeworm
- Infection, infected, infective, Diphyllobothrium
Related codes in B70
- B70.1 – SparganosisBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B70.0?
B70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for diphyllobothriasis, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B70.0 a billable code?
Yes. B70.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B70.0 belong to?
It belongs to category B70 – Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis.
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.