Pediculosis, unspecified

This code represents an infestation of the skin or hair by lice, where the specific type of pediculosis (e.g., head, body, pubic) is not documented. It indicates the presence of a parasitic infestation by Pediculus species.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a diagnosis of pediculosis, but the physician's documentation does not specify the anatomical site of the infestation. This is appropriate when the type of lice is unknown or not specified in the clinical notes.

• Avoid using this code if the specific site of pediculosis (e.g., capitis, corporis, pubis) is documented; instead, use the more specific ICD-9 code.
• Ensure the documentation supports a diagnosis of pediculosis, even if the site is unspecified.
• This code is generally less specific than preferred for billing purposes; query for site specificity if possible.