U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B56.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

B56.1

Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where B56.1 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)

  3. 3

    Category B56

    African trypanosomiasis

  4. 4

    Code B56.1

    Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • East African sleeping sickness
  • Infection due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B56.1.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B56.1.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B56.1.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for B56.1.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B56.1 mean?

B56.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis.”

Is B56.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B56.1 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 B56.1 located in ICD-10-CM?

B56.1 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Protozoal diseases (B50-B64) (B50–B64), under category B56, African trypanosomiasis.

What coding notes are listed for B56.1?

Its listed inclusion terms are East African sleeping sickness; Infection due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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