B78Header code — not billable

Strongyloidiasis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B78
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B78

B78.0Intestinal strongyloidiasisYesB78.1Cutaneous strongyloidiasisYesB78.7Disseminated strongyloidiasisYesB78.9Strongyloidiasis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B78?

B78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Strongyloidiasis.

Is B78 a billable code?

No. B78 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 B78 in?

B78 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B78 become effective?

B78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B78?

B78 belongs to category B78, 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.