B56.0Billable

Gambiense trypanosomiasis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B56
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B56

B56African trypanosomiasisB56.1Rhodesiense trypanosomiasisYesB56.9African trypanosomiasis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B56.0?

B56.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Gambiense trypanosomiasis.

Is B56.0 a billable code?

Yes. B56.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B56.0 in?

B56.0 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B56.0 become effective?

B56.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B56.0?

B56.0 belongs to category B56, which includes 3 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.