B35
Non-billableDermatophytosis
Dermatophytosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B35-B49
Child Codes
9
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- favus
- infections due to species of Epidermophyton, Micro-sporum and Trichophyton
- tinea, any type except those in B36.-
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
- mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- DermatophytosisC0011636
- Dermatophytosis (disorder)C0011636
- Dermatophytosis NOSC0011636
- Dermatophytosis of unspecified siteC0011636
- Dermatophytosis, unspecifiedC0011636
- dermatophytosesC0011636
- dermatophytosisC0011636
- FavusC0040254
- Favus capitisC0040254
- Tinea FavosaC0040254
- Tinea favosaC0040254
- Tinea favosa (disorder)C0040254
- favusC0040254
- tinea favosaC0040254
- infections due to species of Epidermophyton, Micro-sporum and TrichophytonC4290052
- tinea, any type except those in B36.-C4290053
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B35?
ICD-10-CM code B35 represents "Dermatophytosis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B35 a billable code?
No, B35 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under B35.
What chapter is B35 in?
B35 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B35?
B35 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B35?
B35 has 9 child codes, including: B35.0 (Tinea barbae and tinea capitis), B35.1 (Tinea unguium), B35.2 (Tinea manuum), B35.3 (Tinea pedis), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with B35?
Yes, when using B35 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B35?
B35 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0011636, C0040254, C4290052, C4290053. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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