ICD-10-CM B88.0 is the diagnosis code for Other acariasis. This code falls under the section "Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in B88.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where B88.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, B88.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
B88.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other acariasis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of B88.0 is B88 ("Other infestations"). B88.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
B88.0 is located in Section B85-B89 â "Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
B88.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: B88.01, B88.09.
Use B88.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other acariasis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other acariasis is B88.0.
No, B88.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
B88.0 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B88.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.