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ICD-10 Code B83.1: Gnathostomiasis
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 gnathostomiasis 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
- Wandering swelling
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 240875008high
Cerebral gnathostomiasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 240860000high
Gnathostomal cutaneous larva migrans
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 44086001high
Infection by Gnathostoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 79425001high
Infection by Gnathostoma doloresi
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 83993009high
Infection by Gnathostoma nipponicum
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 111928006high
Infection by Gnathostoma spinigerum
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B83.1
Common synonyms
Gnathostomiasis
Frequently asked questions
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