B36.2
BillableWhite piedra
White piedra
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tinea blanca
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Piedra due to Trichosporon35586003
- Tinea blanca35586003
- White piedra35586003
- Trichosporonosis240761008
- Disseminated trichosporonosis240763006
- Piedra caused by Trichosporon beigelii403091007
- Trichosporon beigelii infection (piedra)403091007
- Cutaneous trichosporonosis403125005
- Disseminated Trichosporon infection involving skin403125005
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis caused by Trichosporon403125005
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis due to Trichosporon403125005
- Trichosporon beigelii or Trichosporon cutaneum703025001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for white piedra?
The ICD-10-CM code for white piedra is B36.2. The full clinical description is "White piedra". B36.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B36.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B36.2 represents "White piedra". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B36.2 a billable code?
Yes, B36.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B36.2 in?
B36.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B36.2?
B36.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B36.2?
Yes, when using B36.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B36.2 map to?
B36.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 403125005, 240763006, 403091007, 35586003, 703025001, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B36.2?
B36.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0040249. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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