B81.8 – Other specified intestinal helminthiases
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B81.8
- Code
B81.8(claims format:B818)- Description
- Other specified intestinal helminthiases
- 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
- B81
Notes for B81.8
Applicable to:
- Infection due to Oesophagostomum species [esophagostomiasis]
- Infection due to Ternidens diminutus [ternidensiasis]
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B81 – Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified
Index terms for B81.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Ternidensiasis
- Physalopteriasis
- Esophagostomiasis
- Infestation, Oesophagostomum
- Ternidens diminutus infestation
- Infestation, Ternidens diminutus
- Infestation, nematode NEC, specified NEC
- Helminthiasis, intestinal, specified type NEC
- Infection, infected, infective, Oesophagostomum
- Infection, infected, infective, Ternidens diminutus
- Infestation, helminth, intestinal, specified, type NEC
- Infection, infected, infective, helminths, intestinal, specified type NEC
Related codes in B81
- B81.0 – AnisakiasisBillable
- B81.1 – Intestinal capillariasisBillable
- B81.2 – TrichostrongyliasisBillable
- B81.3 – Intestinal angiostrongyliasisBillable
- B81.4 – Mixed intestinal helminthiasesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B81.8?
B81.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified intestinal helminthiases, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B81.8 a billable code?
Yes. B81.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B81.8 belong to?
It belongs to category B81 – Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified.
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.