B56: African trypanosomiasis
Codes under B56 (African trypanosomiasis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| B56.0 | Gambiense trypanosomiasis | ✓ |
| B56.0 | Gambiense trypanosomiasis | ✓ |
| B56.1 | Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis | ✓ |
| B56.1 | Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis | ✓ |
| B56.9 | African trypanosomiasis, unspecified | ✓ |
| B56.9 | African trypanosomiasis, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B56?
B56 is an ICD-10-CM category covering African trypanosomiasis. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is B56 a billable code?
No — B56 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example B56.0 — Gambiense trypanosomiasis). 6 of the 6 codes under B56 are billable.
What codes fall under B56?
B56 includes B56.0, B56.0, B56.1, B56.1, B56.9, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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