B70 ICD-10-CM Code: Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B70Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B70 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Helminthiases (B65-B83)
- 3
Category B70
Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
- 4
Code B70
Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
Codes under B70
B70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B70.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B70.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B70.
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 B70 mean?
B70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis.”
Is B70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B70 located in ICD-10-CM?
B70 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Helminthiases (B65-B83) (B65–B83), under category B70, Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis.
What coding notes are listed for B70?
No inclusion terms are listed for B70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.