ICD-10 B83
Non-Billable HeaderOther helminthiases
About ICD-10-CM B83
ICD-10-CM code B83 represents Other helminthiases. This is a non-billable header code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B83). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B83 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with B83. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- capillariasis NOS (B81.1)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of B83, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- intestinal capillariasis (B81.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for B83
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B83 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B83.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but B83 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B83
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To B83
Other codes in section B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
ICD-10 B83, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B83 billable? +
No, B83 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block B83 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for B83? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with B83): capillariasis NOS (B81.1)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for B83? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): intestinal capillariasis (B81.1)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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