2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B86

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Scabies

  • B86 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM B86 became effective on October 1, 2023.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B86 – other international versions of ICD-10 B86 may differ.

Applicable To

  • Sarcoptic itch

The following code(s) above B86 contain annotation back-references

 that may be applicable to B86:

  • A00-B99  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Approximate Synonyms

  • Infestation by sarcoptes scabiei var hominis

Clinical Information

  • 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.
  • A contagious skin inflammation caused by the bite of the mite
  • Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and it affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people. Hospitals, child-care centers and nursing homes are examples. Scabies can easily infect sex partners and other household members. Sharing clothes, towels, and bedding can also spread scabies. You cannot get scabies from a pet. Pets get a different mite infection called mange. Symptoms are
    • pimple-like irritations or a rash
    • intense itching, especially at night
    • sores caused by scratching
    several lotions are available to treat scabies. The infected person’s clothes, bedding and towels should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ICD-10-CM B86 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v41.0):

  • 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc
  • 607 Minor skin disorders without mcc

Convert B86 to ICD-9-CMCode History

  • 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
  • 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
  • 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
  • 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
  • 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
  • 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to B86:

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to B86:

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