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B70

Non-billable

Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis

B70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B70.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not. Parasites range in size from tiny, one-celled organisms called protozoa to worms that can be seen with the naked eye. Some parasitic diseases occur in the United States.…

Read more about Parasitic Diseases 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 B70?
B70 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B70 a billable code?
No — B70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B70.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B70?
B70 has 2 more specific child codes, including B70.0, B70.1.

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

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