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B88.9

Billable

Infestation, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

An unspecified infestation caused by parasitic organisms such as lice, mites, or other external parasites affecting the skin or body.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific type of infestation cannot be determined; attempt to identify the causative organism for more specific coding
  • •Review documentation for any mention of lice (pediculosis), scabies, or other parasitic infestations that would warrant a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└B88Other infestations└B88.9Infestation, unspecified
└B88.9Infestation, unspecified

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