B86
BillableScabies
Scabies
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Sarcoptic itch
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(54)
SNOMED CT
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var ovis7917000
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var ovis7917000
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var equi25288006
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var equi25288006
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var suis37543002
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var suis37543002
- Canine scabies44065001
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var canis44065001
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var canis44065001
- Barn itch44563002
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis44563002
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis44563002
- Infestation by Sarcoptes62752005
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes62752005
- Sarcoptosis62752005
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis128869009
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis128869009
- Sarcoptic itch128869009
- Scabies128869009
- Crusted scabies128870005
- Norwegian scabies128870005
- Scabetic nodule240882007
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var canis
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var suis
- Crusted scabies
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var ovis
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var ovis
- Norwegian scabies
- Sarcoptes scabeii infestation
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var equi
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis
- Scabies infestation
- Sarcoptic itch
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis (disorder)
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis
- Canine scabies
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var suis
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var equi
- Scabetic nodule
- Barn itch
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis
- Infestation by Sarcoptes
- Infestation caused by Sarcoptes
- Sarcoptosis
- Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var canis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for scabies?
The ICD-10-CM code for scabies is B86. The full clinical description is "Scabies". B86 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B86 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B86 represents “Scabies”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B86 a billable code?
Yes, B86 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B86 in?
B86 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B86?
B86 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B86?
Yes, when using B86, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B86 map to?
B86 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 44563002, 44065001, 128870005, 62752005, 25288006, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B86?
B86 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0036262. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B86 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like scabies affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B86?
B86 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G04.Z (Scabies, unspecified).
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