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
Flag for English language  English Other infestations
Flag for French language  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.