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B88.3

Billable

External hirudiniasis

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

What This Code Means

An infestation by leeches (hirudinea) that attach to the skin or mucous membranes and feed on blood, typically acquired from contaminated water.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the anatomical site of leech attachment and number of leeches if known
  • •Note any complications such as anemia from blood loss or secondary infection

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • internal hirudiniasis (B83.4)

Code Hierarchy

└B88Other infestations└B88.3External hirudiniasis
└B88.3External hirudiniasis

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