Other infestations (B88) ICD-10-CM
The B88 code range covers other infestations with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B88 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B88 range.
Infestation
Invasion of the body by complex organisms that are typically non-microscopic such as worms and arthropods.
Mite Infestations
Infestations with arthropods of the subclass ACARI, superorder Acariformes.
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.
About the B88 Code Range
These infestations include Demodex mites, sandfleas, and other named or unspecified infestations.
The acariasis branch separates Demodex mite infestation, B88.01, from other mite infestations, B88.09. Other codes distinguish sandflea infestation, B88.1; other arthropod infestations, B88.2; and external leech infestation, B88.3. The remaining codes separate other specified infestations, B88.8, from infestation with no type specified, B88.9.
FY 2027 changes: The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM update, effective October 1, 2026, deleted B88.0.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B88 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B88 range classify?
The range classifies other infestations. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
