ICD-10 Code B76.8 – Other hookworm diseases (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B76.8 – Other hookworm diseases
What it is
This code identifies hookworm infection that does not fit a more specific hookworm category. Use it for documented hookworm disease when the record does not name a different coded subtype.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings in hookworm disease include gastrointestinal complaints, anemia, and signs of chronic blood loss, but you should code only what is supported in the record.
When to use this code
Use B76.8 when the clinician documents hookworm disease and no more specific hookworm diagnosis is stated. It also fits cases where the organism is identified as hookworm but the chart does not support a different ICD-10 option. Check documentation if the type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intestinal parasitic infections that are not hookworm disease. If the record specifies another hookworm diagnosis or a different parasitic condition, select the more accurate code.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s exact wording and confirm that “hookworm” is documented before assigning B76.8.