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B87.9

Billable

Myiasis, unspecified

Myiasis, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

B85-B89

Parent Code

B87

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(6)
B87.0

Cutaneous myiasis

BillableB87.1

Wound myiasis

BillableB87.2

Ocular myiasis

BillableB87.3

Nasopharyngeal myiasis

BillableB87.4

Aural myiasis

BillableB87.8

Myiasis of other sites

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

1G01.ZMyiasis, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(96)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Infestation by Oestrus ovis
  • Infestations, Maggot
  • Infestation caused by Oestrus
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus inermis
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus pecorum
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus nasalis
  • Infestation by Oestrus
  • Infestation by Estrus ovis
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus pecorum
  • Infestation caused by maggots
  • myiases
  • Cavitary myiasis
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus
  • Myiasis - fly larvae infestation
  • Gasterophilosis
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus hemorrhoidalis
  • Oestrosis
  • Infestation by Estrus
  • maggot infestation
  • Infestation caused by Estrus
  • infestation maggot
  • Infestation caused by fly larvae
  • Infestation caused by Estrus ovis
  • Infestation by maggots
  • Infestation caused by fly larvae (disorder)
  • Infestation caused by Dermatobia
  • Infestation caused by Dermatobia hominis
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus nasalis
  • Infestation by fly larvae
  • Infestation by Dermatobia
  • Infestation caused by Oestrus ovis
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus haemorrhoidalis
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus hemorrhoidalis
  • infestation by larva of flies
  • Fly larva infestation
  • Maggot Infestations
  • Infestation, Maggot
  • Infestation caused by Gasterophilus inermis
  • Infestation by Gasterophilus haemorrhoidalis
  • Infestation of body cavity caused by fly larvae
  • Infestation by Dermatobia hominis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for myiasis, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for myiasis, unspecified is B87.9. The full clinical description is "Myiasis, unspecified". B87.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code B87.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B87.9 represents “Myiasis, 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 B87.9 a billable code?

Yes, B87.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is B87.9 in?

B87.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B87.9?

B87.9 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 B87.9?

Yes, when using B87.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does B87.9 map to?

B87.9 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 764811001, 60412004, 62863000, 111932000, 59989004, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for B87.9?

B87.9 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 B87.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like myiasis, 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 B87.9?

B87.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G01.Z (Myiasis, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.