B55
Non-billableLeishmaniasis
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 · NIHLeishmaniasis 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…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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