U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B86 ICD-10-CM Code: Scabies

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

B86

Scabies

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where B86 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)

  3. 3

    Category B86

    Scabies

  4. 4

    Code B86

    Scabies

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Sarcoptic itch

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B86.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B86.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B86.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for B86.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B86 mean?

B86 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Scabies.”

Is B86 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B86 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is B86 located in ICD-10-CM?

B86 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89) (B85–B89), under category B86, Scabies.

What coding notes are listed for B86?

Its listed inclusion terms are Sarcoptic itch. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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