B88.01

Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Infestation by Demodex mites

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

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Demodex brevis infestation
  • Demodex folliculorum infestation
Code Also
  • , if applicable, eyelid inflammation (H01.8-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B85-B89Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)
B88Other infestations
B88.0Other acariasis
B88.01Infestation by Demodex mitesBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to B88.01:

subcategoryB88.0
Other acariasis
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chapterCH1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Code History

  • FY 2025: This code replaced B88.0 (Other acariasis)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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

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