B70Header code — not billable
Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B70
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B70?
B70 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis.
Is B70 a billable code?
No. B70 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 B70 in?
B70 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B70 become effective?
B70 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B70?
B70 belongs to category B70, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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