B55.0

Applicable To

• Kala-azar

• Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis

Clinical Information

• A chronic disease caused by leishmania donovani and transmitted by the bite of several sandflies of the genera phlebotomus and lutzomyia. It is commonly characterized by fever, chills, vomiting, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, leukopenia, hypergammaglobulinemia, emaciation, and an earth-gray color of the skin. The disease is classified into three main types according to geographic distribution: indian, mediterranean or infantile), and african.

• A chronic parasitic infection affecting the viscera and caused by leishmania donovani. Signs and symptoms include fever, anorexia, fatigue, lymphadenopathy, anemia, and hepatosplenomegaly. If left untreated it may lead to death.

Details

• B55.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B55.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B55.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 B55.0 may differ.