B55.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Cutaneous leishmaniasis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B55.1Cutaneous leishmaniasis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B55.1 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)
- 3
Category B55
Leishmaniasis
- 4
Code B55.1
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B55.1.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B55.1.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B55.1.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B55.1.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B55.1.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B55.1 mean?
B55.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cutaneous leishmaniasis.”
Is B55.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B55.1 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is B55.1 located in ICD-10-CM?
B55.1 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Protozoal diseases (B50-B64) (B50–B64), under category B55, Leishmaniasis.
What coding notes are listed for B55.1?
No inclusion terms are listed for B55.1 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.