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ICD-10 Code B87.0: Cutaneous myiasis
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 cutaneous myiasis 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
category
B87Myiasis
currentB87
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Creeping myiasis
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 417441005high
Creeping myiasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 240877000high
Cutaneous myiasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 83052004high
Cutaneous screw-worm myiasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1231142001high
Furuncular myiasis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 59989004high
Infestation by Dermatobia hominis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 52544006high
Infestation by Hypoderma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B87.0
Common synonyms
Cutaneous myiasis
Frequently asked questions
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