Other infestations (B88)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)

    • Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)

      • Other infestations (B88)

        • B88 - Other infestations NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.0 - Other acariasis BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.1 - Tungiasis [sandflea infestation] BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.2 - Other arthropod infestations BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.3 - External hirudiniasis BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.8 - Other specified infestations BILLABLE CODE
        • B88.9 - Infestation, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Other infestations (B88)

Tungiasis - An infestation with the flea TUNGA PENETRANS causing inflammation, pruritus, and pain, in both humans and other mammals. There is a high incidence of secondary infections such as BACTEREMIA and TETANUS.

Mansonelliasis - Infection with nematodes of the genus MANSONELLA. Symptoms include pruritus, headache, and articular swelling.

Mansonella - A genus of parasitic nematodes whose organisms are distributed in Central and South America. Characteristics include a smooth cuticle and an enlarged anterior end.