ICD-10 Specific code B87: Myiasis

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Myiasis
Flag for French language  French Myiase

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B85-B89 Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
3 B87 Myiasis

Contents

Code Title
B87.0 Cutaneous myiasis
B87.1 Wound myiasis
B87.2 Ocular myiasis
B87.3 Nasopharyngeal myiasis
B87.4 Aural myiasis
B87.8 Myiasis of other sites
B87.9 Myiasis, unspecified

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Minocycline

Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.