B87
Non-billableMyiasis
Myiasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Child Codes (7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
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 the ICD-10 code for myiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for myiasis is B87. The full clinical description is "Myiasis". B87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B87 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B87 represents “Myiasis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and 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, also report: 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.
How does B87 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like myiasis 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 B87?
B87 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G01.Z (Myiasis, unspecified).
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