B71Header code — not billable

Other cestode infections

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B71
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B71?

B71 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other cestode infections.

Is B71 a billable code?

No. B71 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 B71 in?

B71 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B71 become effective?

B71 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B71?

B71 belongs to category B71, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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