B85 ICD-10-CM Code: Pediculosis and phthiriasis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B85Pediculosis and phthiriasis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B85 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)
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Category B85
Pediculosis and phthiriasis
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Code B85
Pediculosis and phthiriasis
Codes under B85
B85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B85.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B85.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B85.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B85 mean?
B85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pediculosis and phthiriasis.”
Is B85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B85 located in ICD-10-CM?
B85 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89) (B85–B89), under category B85, Pediculosis and phthiriasis.
What coding notes are listed for B85?
No inclusion terms are listed for B85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.