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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Helminthiases: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B83 includes infections caused by various non-filarial parasitic worms such as anisakiasis, capillariasis, and related intestinal and tissue helminthiases. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios that capture parasite species when known, site of involvement, and any associated complications or severity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B83 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation.

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    ICD-10-CM B83: Other Helminthiases Overview

    The ICD-10-CM B83 group represents infections caused by non-filarial helminths that affect various body systems, most commonly the gastrointestinal tract and tissues with migratory larvae. These diagnoses include specific parasitic worm infections such as anisakiasis, capillariasis, and other less common intestinal and tissue helminthiases. Accurate coding matters for complete clinical documentation and supports correct reimbursement by reflecting the specific parasite, site of infection, and any complications.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents an infection attributable to a helminth included in B83 or when laboratory/pathology confirms a specific non-filarial parasite. Codes are also used when the clinical record indicates complications or tissue involvement related to these helminth infections.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    B83.0Visceral larva migrans
    B83.1Gnathostomiasis
    B83.2Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis
    B83.3Syngamiasis
    B83.4Internal hirudiniasis
    B83.8Other specified helminthiases
    B83.9Helminthiasis, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC
    867Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
    868Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
    869Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult presents to urgent care with acute onset of abdominal pain, nausea, and visible segments of a tapeworm in their stool after returning from travel to a region with poor sanitation. Stool ova and parasite exam confirms Taenia species infection, prompting antiparasitic treatment; a diagnosis from this group is assigned for a confirmed intestinal cestode infestation. Typical codes: B83.1
    • A middle-aged patient in primary care reports months of intermittent gastrointestinal discomfort, weight loss, and fatigue; serologic testing and stool studies identify chronic echinococcosis with evidence of liver cysts on imaging requiring ongoing monitoring. Because this represents a chronic helminthic disease managed longitudinally, a code from this group for echinococcosis is used to capture the ongoing parasitic condition. Typical codes: B83.2
    • An immunocompromised hospitalized patient develops disseminated helminth infection with pulmonary symptoms and eosinophilia after exposure to Strongyloides; the infection complicates their immunosuppressive therapy and requires inpatient antiparasitic treatment and supportive care. A code from this group is assigned to document the helminth infection as a comorbidity affecting inpatient management. Typical codes: B83.0, B83.8

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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