ICD-10-CM B88: Other infestations

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B88

Other infestations

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B88

Excludes2: Not Included Here

scabies (B86)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

internal hirudiniasis (B83.4)

Inclusion Terms
  • Acarine dermatitis
  • Dermatitis due to Demodex species
  • Dermatitis due to Dermanyssus gallinae
  • Dermatitis due to Liponyssoides sanguineus
  • Trombiculosis
Inclusion Terms

Scarabiasis

Inclusion Terms

Leech infestation NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Ichthyoparasitism due to Vandellia cirrhosa
  • Linguatulosis
  • Porocephaliasis
Inclusion Terms
  • Infestation (skin) NOS
  • Infestation by mites NOS
  • Skin parasites NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B88):

B88.0 - Other acariasis B88.1 - Tungiasis [sandflea infestation] B88.2 - Other arthropod infestations B88.3 - External hirudiniasis B88.8 - Other specified infestations B88.9 - Infestation, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code B88 (Other infestations)

ICD-10-CM code B88 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B88 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B88 - Other infestations. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other infestations.