2025 ICD-10-CM code B88.0
Acarine dermatitis caused by various mites, excluding scabies.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of acariasis, impacting the patient's quality of life and requiring medical intervention.
Diagnosis is typically based on patient history, physical examination, and microscopic examination of skin scrapings to identify mites. Treatment may involve scabicide lotions or other medications.
In simple words: This code refers to skin conditions caused by mites other than scabies. These mites can burrow into the skin, causing itching, rashes, and sometimes other symptoms like cough, fever, or vomiting.
Other acariasis includes conditions like acarodermatitis caused by mites such as Demodex species, Dermanyssus gallinae, Liponyssoides sanguineus, and trombiculosis. It excludes scabies (B86).
Example 1: A patient presents with intense itching and a rash. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings reveals Demodex mites, confirming a diagnosis of acarodermatitis., A child experiences itching and small, red bumps after playing in tall grass. The symptoms are consistent with trombiculosis (chigger bites)., A patient with bird mites in their home develops an itchy rash. The presence of Dermanyssus gallinae mites is identified as the cause of the dermatitis.
Documentation should include details of the patient's history, physical exam findings (e.g., location and appearance of the rash), and results of any diagnostic tests like microscopic examination of skin scrapings. Evidence of mite infestation should be documented.
** Consider using additional codes to document any secondary infections or complications resulting from the mite infestation. For blepharitis associated with demodex mites, consider using H01.00 in conjunction with B88.0.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Home, Nursing Facility, Other Place of Service