B72Billable

Dracunculiasis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B72
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B72?

B72 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Dracunculiasis.

Is B72 a billable code?

Yes. B72 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B72 in?

B72 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B72 become effective?

B72 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.