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
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Infected eye socket
- Internal ocular myiasis
- Parasitic orbital infestation
- Infestation of orbit caused by fly larvae
- Infection of orbit
- ophthalmomyiasis
- Infestation of eye caused by fly larvae
- Infestation of eye caused by fly larvae (disorder)
- External ocular myiasis
- Infestation of external eye region caused by larva of Diptera
- Infestation of internal eye caused by fly larvae
- Myiasis of orbit
- Parasitic infestation of orbit
- Infestation of internal eye caused by larva of Diptera
- Ophthalmic myiasis
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, also report: 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.
How does B87.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ocular 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 B87.2?
B87.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G01.0 (Ocular myiasis).
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