B88.9
BillableInfestation, unspecified
Infestation, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Infestation (skin) NOS
- Infestation by mites NOS
- Skin parasites NOS
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(71)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- AcariasisC0026229
- Acariasis (disorder)C0026229
- Acariasis NOSC0026229
- Acariasis, unspecifiedC0026229
- AcarinosisC0026229
- Infestation by AcarinaC0026229
- Infestation by mites NOSC0026229
- Infestation, MiteC0026229
- Mite InfestationC0026229
- Mite InfestationsC0026229
- acariasisC0026229
- mite infestationC0026229
- mite infestationsC0026229
- Ectoparasite diseaseC2939439
- Ectoparasitic diseaseC2939439
- Ectoparasitic disordersC2939439
- Infestation (skin) NOSC2939439
- Parasitic infestation of skinC2939439
- Parasitic skin infestationC2939439
- Parasitic skin infestation (disorder)C2939439
- Skin parasitesC2939439
- Skin parasites NOSC2939439
- InfestationC0851341
- Infestation DiseaseC0851341
- Infestation NOSC0851341
- Infestation, unspecifiedC0851341
- infestationC0851341
- infestationsC0851341
- infestations parasiteC0851341
- infestations parasiticC0851341
- parasite infestationC0851341
- parasitic infestationC0851341
Clinical Terms
- Parasitic skin infestation
- mite infestations
- mite infestation
- Ectoparasitic disease
- Acariasis NOS
- Infestation Disease
- Ectoparasite disease
- Parasitic dermatitis
- Infestation by Acarina
- Parasitic skin infestation (disorder)
- Skin infestation
- Ectoparasitic disorders
- parasite infestation
- infestations parasitic
- Parasitic infestation of skin
- Skin parasites NOS
- Infestation by mites NOS
- Infestation (skin) NOS
- Dermatosis caused by parasite
- Inflammation of skin due to parasite
- Infestation, Mite
- acariasis
- parasitic infestation
- infestations parasite
- Skin parasites
- infestations
- Acarinosis
- Infestation NOS
- Acariasis, unspecified
- Acariasis (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for infestation, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for infestation, unspecified is B88.9. The full clinical description is "Infestation, unspecified". B88.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B88.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B88.9 represents “Infestation, 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 B88.9 a billable code?
Yes, B88.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B88.9 in?
B88.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B88.9?
B88.9 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 B88.9?
Yes, when using B88.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B88.9 map to?
B88.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 402139000, 33042004, 442027008, 113421000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B88.9?
B88.9 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0026229, C2939439, C0851341. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B88.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like infestation, 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 B88.9?
B88.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G0Z (Infestation by unknown or unspecified ectoparasite).
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