U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B72 ICD-10-CM Code: Dracunculiasis

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

Code definition

Official description

B72

Dracunculiasis

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

Classification

Where B72 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Helminthiases (B65-B83)

  3. 3

    Category B72

    Dracunculiasis

  4. 4

    Code B72

    Dracunculiasis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for B72.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B72.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B72.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B72.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for B72.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B72 mean?

B72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dracunculiasis.”

Is B72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B72 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 B72 located in ICD-10-CM?

B72 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Helminthiases (B65-B83) (B65–B83), under category B72, Dracunculiasis.

What coding notes are listed for B72?

No inclusion terms are listed for B72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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