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B88.09

Billable

Other acariasis

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

What This Code Means

An infestation caused by mites or other arachnids (such as chiggers or harvest mites) that are not otherwise specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the type of mite or arachnid if identified to support medical necessity
  • •Distinguish from scabies (B86) and other specifically coded acariasis conditions

Code Hierarchy

└B88Other infestations└B88.0Other acariasis└B88.09Other acariasis
└B88.09Other acariasis

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