B65Header code — not billable

Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B65
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B65

B65.0Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobiumYesB65.1Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoniYesB65.2Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicumYesB65.3Cercarial dermatitisYesB65.8Other schistosomiasisYesB65.9Schistosomiasis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B65?

B65 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis].

Is B65 a billable code?

No. B65 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 B65 in?

B65 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B65 become effective?

B65 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B65?

B65 belongs to category B65, which includes 6 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.