icd 10 code for pediculosis capitis

What is the ICd 10 code for pediculosis?

B85.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis. The code B85.0 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code B85.0 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like infestation by pediculus or pediculosis capitis.

How to get rid of lice and nits in hair?

After rinsing, use a fine-toothed comb or special "nit comb" to remove dead lice and nits. After each treatment, check your hair for lice and nits.

What is the tabular list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code B85.0:

Where are lice found?

Lice and nits are found on or near the scalp, most often at the neckline and behind the ears. Head lice are parasites, and they need to feed on human blood to survive.

What is the best treatment for lice?

Treatments for head lice include both over-the-counter and prescription shampoos, creams, and lotions. If you want to use an over-the-counter treatment and you aren't sure which one to use or how to use one, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.

How to prevent lice from spreading?

If you already have lice, besides treatment, you should. Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels with hot water, and dry them using the hot cycle of the dryer. Soak your combs and brushes in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

What to do if your child has lice?

If your child has lice, be sure to check the policies at school and/or daycare. Your child may not be able to go back until the lice have been completely treated.

The ICD code L210 is used to code Cradle cap

Cradle cap, also known as infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis, crusta lactea, milk crust, honeycomb disease, is a yellowish, patchy, greasy, scaly and crusty skin rash that occurs on the scalp of recently born babies. It is usually not itchy and does not bother the baby. Cradle cap most commonly begins sometime in the first 3 months.

Coding Notes for L21.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L21.0 - Seborrhea capitis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L21.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 690.11 was previously used, L21.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.