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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Infestations: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B88 includes parasitic infestations such as pediculosis, acariasis, and other specified infestations affecting the skin and superficial tissues. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for external parasitic infestations, capturing details like infestation type, site, and any complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B88 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation.

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    ICD-10-CM B88: Other Infestations Overview

    The ICD-10-CM B88 group includes diagnoses for pediculosis, acariasis and other parasitic infestations of the skin and related tissues. These conditions primarily affect the integumentary system and may involve external parasites such as lice, mites, and similar organisms. Accurate coding matters for appropriate documentation of clinical complexity and supports correct reimbursement for treatment and management.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinical encounter documents a confirmed or clinically diagnosed external parasitic infestation requiring evaluation, treatment, or follow-up. Select the most specific code available to reflect the organism, anatomical site, and any associated complications documented in the medical record.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    7 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    B88.01Infestation by Demodex mites
    B88.09Other acariasis
    B88.1Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]
    B88.2Other arthropod infestations
    B88.3External hirudiniasis
    B88.8Other specified infestations
    B88.9Infestation, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC

    Related Codes

    B85-PEDICULOSIS-AND-PHTHIRIASIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Pediculosis And Phthiriasis: Group Overview

    B86-SCABIES-INFESTATION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Scabies: Group Overview

    B87-MYIASIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Myiasis: Group Overview

    B89-UNSPECIFIED-PARASITIC-DISEASE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Unspecified Parasitic Disease: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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