B72 – Dracunculiasis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B72
- Code
B72(claims format:B72)- Description
- Dracunculiasis
- 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
Notes for B72
Includes:
- guinea worm infection
- infection due to Dracunculus medinensis
Index terms for B72
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Dracontiasis
- Guinea worms
- Worm, guinea
- Infestation, Medina
- Infestation, dragon worm
- Infestation, guinea worm
- Dracunculiasis, dracunculosis
- Infestation, Dracunculus medinensis
- Arthritis, arthritic, in, dracontiasis
- Infection, infected, infective, Medina
- Infestation, filarial, due to, guinea worm
- Infection, infected, infective, guinea worm
- Infestation, helminth, intestinal, dracunculiasis
- Infestation, filarial, due to, Dracunculus medinensis
- Infection, infected, infective, Dracunculus medinensis
- Arthritis, arthritic, due to or associated with, dracontiasis
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B72?
B72 is the ICD-10-CM code for dracunculiasis, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B72 a billable code?
Yes. B72 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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.