B88Header code — not billable

Other infestations

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B88
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B88

B88.0Other acariasisB88.01Infestation by Demodex mitesYesB88.09Other acariasisYesB88.1Tungiasis [sandflea infestation]YesB88.2Other arthropod infestationsYesB88.3External hirudiniasisYesB88.8Other specified infestationsYesB88.9Infestation, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B88?

B88 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other infestations.

Is B88 a billable code?

No. B88 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B88 in?

B88 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B88 become effective?

B88 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B88?

B88 belongs to category B88, which includes 8 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.