B87.2
BillableOcular myiasis
Ocular myiasis
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Infestation of eye caused by fly larvae48216006
- Ophthalmic myiasis48216006
- Ophthalmomyiasis48216006
- Parasitic infestation of orbit56733003
- Parasitic orbital infestation56733003
- Infected eye socket300940006
- Infection of orbit300940006
- Infestation of orbit caused by fly larvae866107008
- Myiasis of orbit866107008
- External ocular myiasis1163457004
- Infestation of external eye region caused by larva of Diptera1163457004
- Infestation of internal eye caused by fly larvae1163458009
- Infestation of internal eye caused by larva of Diptera1163458009
- Internal ocular myiasis1163458009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ocular myiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for ocular myiasis is B87.2. The full clinical description is "Ocular myiasis". B87.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B87.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B87.2 represents "Ocular myiasis". 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 B87.2 a billable code?
Yes, B87.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B87.2 in?
B87.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B87.2?
B87.2 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 B87.2?
Yes, when using B87.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B87.2 map to?
B87.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 1163457004, 300940006, 48216006, 1163458009, 866107008, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B87.2?
B87.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0027034. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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