B85 Pediculosis and phthiriasis
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The ICD-10-CM code for Pediculosis and phthiriasis is B85 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- B85-B89: Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)
- Category B85
- 6 codes (5 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Official Coding Guidelines
HIV Infections (TOC entry)a. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections .............................................................. 19
Infectious agents causing diseases in other chapters (TOC)b. Infectious agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters ................................. 22
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
References
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