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ICD-10 Code B86: Scabies
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents scabies in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
B85-B89Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
currentB85-B89
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Sarcoptic itch
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 128870005high
Crusted scabies
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 62752005high
Infestation by Sarcoptes
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 44563002high
Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 44065001high
Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var canis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 128869009high
Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 7917000high
Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var ovis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B86
Common synonyms
Scabies
Frequently asked questions
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