B86 vs B88.0
B86 (Scabies) compared with B88.0 (Other acariasis), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. B88.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering B86: “scabies (B86)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| B86Scabies | B88.0Other acariasis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) |
| Definition | Scabies is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (B86). | Other acariasis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (B88.0). |
| Includes | Sarcoptic itch | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources