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The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is an obligate ectoparasite of humans. [1] Head lice are wingless insects that spend their entire lives on the human scalp and feed exclusively on human blood. [1] Humans are the only known hosts of this specific parasite, while chimpanzees and bonobos host a closely related species, Pediculus schaeffi.
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Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] Itching from lice bites is common. [5] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [5] If a person is infected again, symptoms may begin much more quickly. [5]
Head lice infestation (also known as pediculosis capitis, nits, or cooties) is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). Itching from lice bites is common. During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks.
Pediculosis is an infestation of lice from the sub-order Anoplura, family Pediculidae. Accordingly, the infestation with head lice is named pediculosis capitis, while this with body lice, pediculosis corporis.
ICD codes: B85 What is the ICD Code? An itchy head may be a sign of head lice. Head lice are irritating but harmless. Targeted treatment is required to get rid of these tiny parasites and prevent them from spreading. Head lice are wingless insects that feed on blood they suck from the scalp.
B85.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B85.0 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B85.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 B85.0 may differ.
3 Ιουλ 2015 · It seems Medicare "uses a different code to report this procedure" with regards HCPCS A9180 - Topical Treatment for head lice. But I find no other CPT or HCPCS code that would be used. should I bill this simply as a normal focussed E/M visit, with the ICD code for lice infestation?
