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ICD-10-CM Code B85.0Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis. ICD-10-CM Code. B85.0. Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. B85.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis.
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What is the ICD 10 code for pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis?
ICD-10 code B85.0 for Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Certain infectious and parasitic diseases . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.
What is the ICD 10 code for petechia?
Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to R23.3: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R23.9 Petechia, petechiae R23.3 Purpuric spots R23.3 ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To R23.3 Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
What is pediculosis?
Pediculosis, unspecified. Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order phthiraptera, especially on humans by pediculus humanus of the family pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (from Dorland, 28th ed; stedman, 26th ed)
What is the ICD 10 code for head lice?
The ICD code B850 is used to code Head lice infestation Head lice infestation (also known as pediculosis capitis, nits, or cooties) is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). Itching from lice bites is common. During a person’s first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks.
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