Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 120.3
Cutaneous schistosomiasis
  • Short description: Cutaneous schistosoma.
  • ICD-9-CM 120.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 120.3 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 120.3 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM B65.3 Cercarial dermatitis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cercarial dermatitis
Applies To
  • Cercarial dermatitis
  • Infection by cercariae of Schistosoma
  • Schistosome dermatitis
  • Swimmers' itch
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 120.3:
  • Bilharziasis (see also Schistosomiasis) 120.9
    • cutaneous 120.3
  • Clam diggers' itch 120.3
  • Dermatitis (allergic) (contact) (occupational) (venenata) 692.9
    • cercarial 120.3
    • schistosome 120.3
  • Infestation 134.9
  • Itch (see also Pruritus) 698.9
    • clam diggers' 120.3
    • swimmers' 120.3
    • water 120.3
  • Schistosomiasis 120.9
    • cutaneous 120.3
  • Swimmers'
    • itch 120.3
  • Water
    • itch 120.3
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