B88.1
BillableTungiasis [sandflea infestation]
Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]
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(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(49)
SNOMED CT
- Chigoe disease64612002
- Chigoe infestation64612002
- Infestation by sand flea64612002
- Jigger disease64612002
- Jiggers infestation64612002
- Niguiasis64612002
- Sand flea infestation64612002
- Sarcopsyllosis64612002
- Tunga penetrans infestation64612002
- Tungiasis64612002
- Tungiasis (sandflea) infestation64612002
- Dermatosis caused by flea402146009
- Flea infestation402146009
- Infestation by Siphonaptera402146009
- Infestation by fleas402146009
- Siphonapterosis402146009
UMLS
- Chigoe diseaseC0277356
- Chigoe infestationC0277356
- Infestation by sand fleaC0277356
- Jigger diseaseC0277356
- Jiggers infestationC0277356
- NiguiasisC0277356
- Sand flea infestationC0277356
- SarcopsyllosisC0277356
- Tunga penetrans infestationC0277356
- Tunga penetrans infestation (disorder)C0277356
- TungiasisC0277356
- Tungiasis (sandflea) infestationC0277356
- Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]C0277356
- jiggersC0277356
- tungiasisC0277356
Clinical Terms
- Siphonapterosis
- Tungiasis (sandflea) infestation
- Niguiasis
- Dermatosis caused by flea
- Sand flea infestation
- Sarcopsyllosis
- tungiasis
- jiggers
- Jigger disease
- Chigoe disease
- Jiggers infestation
- Infestation by sand flea
- Infestation by fleas
- Infestation by Siphonaptera
- Flea infestation
- Tunga penetrans infestation
- Tunga penetrans infestation (disorder)
- Chigoe infestation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tungiasis [sandflea infestation]?
The ICD-10-CM code for tungiasis [sandflea infestation] is B88.1. The full clinical description is "Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]". B88.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B88.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B88.1 represents “Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]”. 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 B88.1 a billable code?
Yes, B88.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B88.1 in?
B88.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B88.1?
B88.1 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 B88.1?
Yes, when using B88.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B88.1 map to?
B88.1 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 64612002, 402146009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B88.1?
B88.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0277356. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B88.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tungiasis [sandflea infestation] 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 B88.1?
B88.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G05 (Tungiasis).
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