What does ICD-10 code B71 mean?

ICD-10 code B71 is the standardized code used for other cestode infections in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code B71 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code B71 when recording other cestode infections in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code B71 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code B71: Other cestode infections

Name: ICD-10 Code B71: Other cestode infections
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:01:32.794Z

B71 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other cestode infections. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other cestode infections in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

block

B65-B83Helminthiases

currentB65-B83

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

B65Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]B66Other fluke infections B67Echinococcosis B68Taeniasis B69Cysticercosis B70Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis B72Dracunculiasisbillable B73Onchocerciasis B74Filariasis B75Trichinellosisbillable B76Hookworm diseases B77Ascariasis B78Strongyloidiasis B79Trichuriasisbillable B80Enterobiasisbillable B81Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified B82Unspecified intestinal parasitism B83Other helminthiases

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

B71

Replacement codes

B71.0 — HymenolepiasisB71.1 — DipylidiasisB71.8 — Other specified cestode infectionsB71.9 — Cestode infection, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other cestode infections

Frequently asked questions

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