B55

Non-billable

Leishmaniasis

B55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Leishmaniasis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B55.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies. There are several different forms of leishmaniasis. The most common are cutaneous and visceral. The cutaneous type causes skin sores. The visceral type affects internal organs such as the spleen, liver, and bone marrow. People with this form usually have fever, weight loss, and an enlarged spleen and liver. Leishmaniasis is found in…

Read more about Leishmaniasis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B55?
B55 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Leishmaniasis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B55 a billable code?
No — B55 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B55.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B55?
B55 has 4 more specific child codes, including B55.0, B55.1, B55.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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