ICD-10 Specific code B88: Other infestations
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 |
|---|---|
English
|
Other infestations |
French
|
Autres infestations |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B85-B89 | Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations | |
| 3 | B88 | Other infestations |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| B88.0 | Other acariasis | |
| B88.1 | Tungiasis [sandflea infestation] | |
| B88.2 | Other arthropod infestations | |
| B88.3 | External hirudiniasis | |
| B88.8 | Other specified infestations | |
| B88.9 | Infestation, 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. |