Question 1

Is B85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B85 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code B85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B85 represents Pediculosis and phthiriasis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code B85 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B85 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B85 is section:B85-B89 (Pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (B85-B89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is B85 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B85 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B85 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B85?