B56Header code — not billable
African trypanosomiasis
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B56
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B56
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B56?
B56 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for African trypanosomiasis.
Is B56 a billable code?
No. B56 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is B56 in?
B56 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B56 become effective?
B56 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B56?
B56 belongs to category B56, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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