B76.8 – Other hookworm diseases
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B76.8
- Code
B76.8(claims format:B768)- Description
- Other hookworm 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
- B65-B83 Helminthiases
- Parent codes
- B76
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B76 – Hookworm diseases
Includes:
- uncinariasis
Index terms for B76.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B76
- B76.0 – AncylostomiasisBillable
- B76.1 – NecatoriasisBillable
- B76.9 – Hookworm disease, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B76.8?
B76.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other hookworm diseases, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B76.8 a billable code?
Yes. B76.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B76.8 belong to?
It belongs to category B76 – Hookworm diseases.
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.