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B86

Billable

Scabies

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A contagious skin infection caused by the scabies mite, characterized by intense itching, burrows in the skin, and a rash that typically worsens at night.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the extent of infestation (localized vs. generalized) and whether it is crusted scabies for treatment planning
  • •Note that scabies is highly contagious; consider documenting exposure history and need for contact tracing

Code Hierarchy

└B86Scabies
└B86Scabies

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