ICD-11 classes
01 Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
Parasitic diseases
Infestations by ectoparasites
1G00 — Pediculosis
ICD-11 1G00 — Pediculosis
A condition of the skin, hair, or genital region caused by an infection with the parasite Pediculus. This disease is characterised by pruritus. This condition also presents with symptoms depending on the site of infection. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual or animal. Confirmation is by identification of Pediculus.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code 1G00 contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- 1G00.0 — Pediculosis capitis
- 1G00.1 — Pediculosis corporis
- 1G00.Z — Pediculosis of unspecified site or type
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Infestation of the skin by ectoparasites #15528
- Pediculosis #15529