B55.1Billable

Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B55
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B55

B55LeishmaniasisB55.0Visceral leishmaniasisYesB55.2Mucocutaneous leishmaniasisYesB55.9Leishmaniasis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B55.1?

B55.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Is B55.1 a billable code?

Yes. B55.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B55.1 in?

B55.1 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B55.1 become effective?

B55.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B55.1?

B55.1 belongs to category B55, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.