B85.1Billable

Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus corporis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B85
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B85

B85Pediculosis and phthiriasisB85.0Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitisYesB85.2Pediculosis, unspecifiedYesB85.3PhthiriasisYesB85.4Mixed pediculosis and phthiriasisYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B85.1?

B85.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus corporis.

Is B85.1 a billable code?

Yes. B85.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B85.1 in?

B85.1 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B85.1 become effective?

B85.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B85.1?

B85.1 belongs to category B85, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.