B85.0
BillablePediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Head-louse infestation
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
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(52)
SNOMED CT
- Infestation by Pediculus20848007
- Infestation caused by Pediculus20848007
- Pediculosis20848007
- Head lice81000006
- Head lice infestation81000006
- Head louse infestation81000006
- Lice infested hair81000006
- Lousy hair81000006
- Nit infested hair81000006
- Nits81000006
- Pediculosis capitis81000006
- Pediculus capitis infestation81000006
- Dermatosis caused by lice402148005
UMLS
- Head liceC0030757
- Head lice infestationC0030757
- Head louse infestationC0030757
- Head pediculosisC0030757
- Head-louse infestationC0030757
- Lice infested hairC0030757
- Lousy hairC0030757
- Nit infested hairC0030757
- NitsC0030757
- Pediculosis capitisC0030757
- Pediculosis capitis (disorder)C0030757
- Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitisC0030757
- Pediculus capitis (head louse)C0030757
- Pediculus capitis infestationC0030757
- head liceC0030757
- head lice infestationC0030757
- head louseC0030757
- nitsC0030757
- pediculosis capitisC0030757
- pediculus capitisC0030757
Clinical Terms
- pediculus capitis
- Pediculosis capitis
- head lice infestation
- Pediculosis
- Nits
- Infestation by Pediculus
- Head lice
- Head louse infestation
- Pediculosis capitis (disorder)
- Infestation caused by Pediculus
- Lice infested hair
- head louse
- Lousy hair
- Pediculus capitis infestation
- Pediculus capitis (head louse)
- Dermatosis caused by lice
- Head-louse infestation
- Nit infested hair
- Head pediculosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis is B85.0. The full clinical description is "Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis". B85.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B85.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B85.0 represents “Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis”. 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 B85.0 a billable code?
Yes, B85.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B85.0 in?
B85.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B85.0?
B85.0 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 B85.0?
Yes, when using B85.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B85.0 map to?
B85.0 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 402148005, 81000006, 20848007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B85.0?
B85.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0030757. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B85.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis 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 B85.0?
B85.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G00.0 (Pediculosis capitis).
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