B70
Non-billableDiphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis is B70. The full clinical description is "Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis". B70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B70 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B70 represents “Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B70 a billable code?
No, B70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B70.
What chapter is B70 in?
B70 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B70?
B70 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B70?
B70 has 2 child codes, including: B70.0 (Diphyllobothriasis), B70.1 (Sparganosis).
Are additional codes required with B70?
Yes, when using B70, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B70?
B70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494122. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B70 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B70?
B70 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F7Z (Diseases due to cestodes, unspecified).
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