B71.0 – Hymenolepiasis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B71.0
- Code
B71.0(claims format:B710)- Description
- Hymenolepiasis
- 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
- B71
Notes for B71.0
Applicable to:
- Dwarf tapeworm infection
- Rat tapeworm (infection)
Index terms for B71.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Taenia, nana
- Diminuta taenia
- Taenia, diminuta
- Infestation, Hymenolepis
- Infestation, rat tapeworm
- Infestation, Taenia, nana
- Infestation, tapeworm, rat
- Hymenolepis, hymenolepiasis
- Infestation, dwarf tapeworm
- Infestation, tapeworm, dwarf
- Infestation, Taenia, diminuta
- Infestation, cestodes, hymenolepiasis
- Infection, infected, infective, Hymenolepis
Related codes in B71
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B71.0?
B71.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for hymenolepiasis, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B71.0 a billable code?
Yes. B71.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B71.0 belong to?
It belongs to category B71 – Other cestode infections.
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.