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B85.3

Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Phthiriasis

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Infestation by crab-louse
  • Infestation by Phthirus pubis
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B85-B89Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)
B85Pediculosis and phthiriasis
B85.3PhthiriasisBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to B85.3:

chapterCH1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 606
Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
DRG 607
Minor Skin Disorders without MCC

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