B77.8Header code — not billable

Ascariasis with other complications

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B77
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B77

B77AscariasisB77.0Ascariasis with intestinal complicationsYesB77.81Ascariasis pneumoniaYesB77.89Ascariasis with other complicationsYesB77.9Ascariasis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B77.8?

B77.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Ascariasis with other complications.

Is B77.8 a billable code?

No. B77.8 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 B77.8 in?

B77.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B77.8 become effective?

B77.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B77.8?

B77.8 belongs to category B77, which includes 5 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.