B85.0: Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
You have head lice.
Lice are parasites that are nourished by human blood. Parasites are small creatures that, at least for periods of time, live off other creatures. In humans they can cause illnesses. You can become infected through close physical contact with lice, for example. You can be infected by head lice via objects of shared use, such as brushes, combs or hats.
Head lice are mainly found at the back of the head, on the neck, behind the ears and at the temples. The white eggs attach themselves to hairs, near the hairline. The eggs are also known as nits. The head lice can cause small red papules in the scalp.
Lice can cause severe itching, particularly at night. The skin can become inflamed through scratching. Then the skin can get infected by other pathogens such as bacteria or fungi.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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