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B88.01: Infestation by Demodex mites

ICD-10-CM code B88.01

New code ยท FY2026

Billable: use this code on claims.

  • New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).

Code breakdown

B88.01

  1. B88CategoryOther infestations
  2. 0Character 4Other acariasis
  3. 1Character 5Infestation by Demodex mites

Coding notes

Inclusion terms

  • Demodex brevis infestation
  • Demodex folliculorum infestation

Code also

  • , if applicable, eyelid inflammation (H01.8-)

Excludes2 (from B88.0)

  • scabies (B86)

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