B76.8Billable

Other hookworm diseases

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

Related codes in category B76

B76Hookworm diseasesB76.0AncylostomiasisYesB76.1NecatoriasisYesB76.9Hookworm disease, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B76.8?

B76.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other hookworm diseases.

Is B76.8 a billable code?

Yes. B76.8 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B76.8 in?

B76.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B76.8 become effective?

B76.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B76.8?

B76.8 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.