B85.2
BillablePediculosis, unspecified
Pediculosis, unspecified
Coding Notes
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(65)
SNOMED CT
- Infestation by Haematopinus3908001
- Infestation caused by Haematopinus3908001
- Infestation by Linognathus6095003
- Infestation caused by Linognathus6095003
- Linognathosis6095003
- Infestation by Pediculus20848007
- Infestation caused by Pediculus20848007
- Pediculosis20848007
- Infestation by Mallophaga59358005
- Infestation caused by Mallophaga59358005
- Mallophagosis59358005
- Anoplurosis74949007
- Infestation by Anoplura74949007
- Infestation by sucking lice74949007
- Infestation caused by Anoplura74949007
- Infestation caused by sucking lice74949007
- Infestation by Solenopotes86838005
- Infestation caused by Solenopotes86838005
- Dermatosis caused by lice402148005
- Louse infestation414618002
- Infestation by biting lice420462009
- Infestation caused by biting lice420462009
UMLS
- Infestation by PediculusC0030756
- Infestation caused by PediculusC0030756
- Infestation caused by Pediculus (disorder)C0030756
- Infestation, LiceC0030756
- Infestations, LiceC0030756
- Lice InfestationC0030756
- Lice InfestationsC0030756
- Lice infestationC0030756
- Louse infestationC0030756
- Louse infestation (disorder)C0030756
- PediculosesC0030756
- PediculosisC0030756
- Pediculosis, unspecifiedC0030756
- lice infestationC0030756
- pediculosisC0030756
Clinical Terms
- Infestation caused by biting lice
- Linognathosis
- Anoplurosis
- Lice Infestation
- Pediculoses
- Infestation caused by Solenopotes
- Infestation by Linognathus
- Infestation caused by Haematopinus
- Lice Infestations
- Infestation by Pediculus
- Infestation caused by sucking lice
- Infestation by Anoplura
- Infestation by Mallophaga
- Mallophagosis
- Infestation caused by Mallophaga
- Infestation caused by Pediculus
- Infestation by Haematopinus
- Infestation by Solenopotes
- Louse infestation (disorder)
- Infestation by biting lice
- Infestation by sucking lice
- Infestation caused by Pediculus (disorder)
- Louse infestation
- Dermatosis caused by lice
- Infestations, Lice
- Infestation caused by Linognathus
- Infestation caused by Anoplura
- Infestation, Lice
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pediculosis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for pediculosis, unspecified is B85.2. The full clinical description is "Pediculosis, unspecified". B85.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B85.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B85.2 represents “Pediculosis, unspecified”. 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 B85.2 a billable code?
Yes, B85.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B85.2 in?
B85.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B85.2?
B85.2 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 B85.2?
Yes, when using B85.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B85.2 map to?
B85.2 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 74949007, 402148005, 3908001, 6095003, 59358005, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B85.2?
B85.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0030756. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B85.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pediculosis, unspecified 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 B85.2?
B85.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G00.Z (Pediculosis of unspecified site or type).
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