Scabies (B86)
ICD-10 code B86 is used to identify cases of scabies, a skin condition caused by infestation with the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. This code is applied when documenting and treating various forms of scabies, including common, crusted, or nodular types.
Scabies, also known by terms such as infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis or crusted scabies, is a parasitic skin disorder characterized by intense itching and rash. The ICD-10 code B86 covers infestations by different variants of Sarcoptes scabiei, including those affecting humans as well as animal-related variants like var equi (horses), var suis (pigs), var canis (dogs), and others. Using the ICD-10 code for scabies ensures accurate case identification for both typical and less common presentations, supporting appropriate management and reporting by healthcare professionals.
Instructional Notations
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- Sarcoptic itch
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Sarcoptes scabiei
A species of mite that causes SCABIES in humans and sarcoptic mange in other animals. Specific variants of S. scabiei exist for humans and animals, but many have the ability to cross species and cause disease.
Scabies
A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.
