B88 – Other infestations
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
ICD-10-CM code
B88
- Code
B88(claims format:B88)- Description
- Other infestations
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under B88
B88 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- B88.0 – Other acariasisHeader (more codes below)
- B88.1 – Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]Billable
- B88.2 – Other arthropod infestationsBillable
- B88.3 – External hirudiniasisBillable
- B88.8 – Other specified infestationsBillable
- B88.9 – Infestation, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B88?
B88 is the ICD-10-CM code for other infestations, in the block B85-B89 (Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations).
Is B88 a billable code?
No. B88 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.