B76Header code — not billable

Hookworm diseases

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B76
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B76

B76.0AncylostomiasisYesB76.1NecatoriasisYesB76.8Other hookworm diseasesYesB76.9Hookworm disease, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B76?

B76 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Hookworm diseases.

Is B76 a billable code?

No. B76 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 B76 in?

B76 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B76 become effective?

B76 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B76?

B76 belongs to category B76, which includes 4 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.