B87
Non-billableMyiasis
Myiasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B85-B89
Child Codes
7
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- infestation by larva of flies
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
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Fly larva infestationC0027030
- Infestation by fly larvaeC0027030
- Infestation by maggotsC0027030
- Infestation caused by fly larvaeC0027030
- Infestation caused by fly larvae (disorder)C0027030
- Infestation caused by maggotsC0027030
- Infestation, MaggotC0027030
- Infestations, MaggotC0027030
- Maggot InfestationC0027030
- Maggot InfestationsC0027030
- MyiasesC0027030
- MyiasisC0027030
- Myiasis - fly larvae infestationC0027030
- Myiasis, unspecifiedC0027030
- infestation by larva of fliesC0027030
- infestation maggotC0027030
- maggot infestationC0027030
- myiasesC0027030
- myiasisC0027030
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B87?
ICD-10-CM code B87 represents "Myiasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B87 a billable code?
No, B87 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B87.
What chapter is B87 in?
B87 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B87?
B87 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B87?
B87 has 7 child codes, including: B87.0 (Cutaneous myiasis), B87.1 (Wound myiasis), B87.2 (Ocular myiasis), B87.3 (Nasopharyngeal myiasis), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B87?
Yes, when using B87 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B87?
B87 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0027030. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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