B70.0

Billable

Diphyllobothriasis

B70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diphyllobothriasis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B70
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.

Includes

  • Diphyllobothrium (adult) (latum) (pacificum) infection
  • Fish tapeworm (infection)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • larval diphyllobothriasis (B70.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B70.0?
B70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diphyllobothriasis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B70.0 a billable code?
Yes — B70.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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