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ICD-10 Code B83.0: Visceral larva migrans
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 visceral larva migrans in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
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.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
B65-B83Helminthiases
category
B83Other helminthiases
currentB83
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Toxocariasis
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 240874007high
Gnathostomal visceral larva migrans
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 49078004high
Infection by Toxocara canis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 41645005high
Infection by Toxocara cati
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 416212005high
Infection caused by Toxascaris
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 406619001high
Infection caused by Toxocara
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 240866006high
Ocular toxocariasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B83.0
Common synonyms
Visceral larva migrans
Frequently asked questions
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