B88.8 – Other specified infestations
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
ICD-10-CM code
B88.8
- Code
B88.8(claims format:B888)- Description
- Other specified infestations
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B85-B89 Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
- Parent codes
- B88
Notes for B88.8
Applicable to:
- Ichthyoparasitism due to Vandellia cirrhosa
- Linguatulosis
- Porocephaliasis
Index terms for B88.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Ixodiasis NEC
- Linguatulosis
- Porocephaliasis
- Infestation, candiru
- Infestation, Linguatula
- Infestation, Pentastoma
- Cryptosporidiosis, respiratory
- Infestation, specified type NEC
- Infestation, Vandellia cirrhosa
- Candiru infection or infestation
- Cryptosporidiosis, hepatobiliary
- Infection, infected, infective, candiru
- Ichthyoparasitism due to Vandellia cirrhosa
Related codes in B88
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B88.8?
B88.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified infestations, in the block B85-B89 (Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations).
Is B88.8 a billable code?
Yes. B88.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B88.8 belong to?
It belongs to category B88 – Other infestations.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.