ICD-10 B78.1
Billable / SpecificCutaneous strongyloidiasis
About ICD-10-CM B78.1
ICD-10-CM code B78.1 represents Cutaneous strongyloidiasis. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B78). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B78.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B78.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B78.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B78.1.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B78.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 17004 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
Convert B78.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| B78.1 | 6868 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To B78.1
Other codes in section B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
ICD-10 B78.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B78.1 billable? +
Yes, B78.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with B78.1? +
Procedures frequently paired with B78.1 include: 17004.
What ICD-9 codes does B78.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, B78.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6868. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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