B81.8
Billable codeOther specified intestinal helminthiases
The ICD-10 code for other specified intestinal helminthiases is B81.8.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Infection due to Oesophagostomum species [esophagostomiasis]
- Infection due to Ternidens diminutus [ternidensiasis]
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- B81.0Anisakiasis
- B81.1Intestinal capillariasis
- B81.2Trichostrongyliasis
- B81.3Intestinal angiostrongyliasis
- B81.4Mixed intestinal helminthiases
- B81.8Other specified intestinal helminthiases
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 1277Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
B81.8 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 314Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 315Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 316Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 391Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with MCC
- DRG 392Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC