B37
Non-billableCandidiasis
Candidiasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- candidosis
- moniliasis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •neonatal candidiasisP37.5
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dustJ67
- •mycosis fungoidesC84.0
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (10)
B37.0Candidal stomatitis
B37.1Pulmonary candidiasis
B37.2Candidiasis of skin and nail
B37.3Candidiasis of vulva and vagina
B37.4Candidiasis of other urogenital sites
B37.5Candidal meningitis
B37.6Candidal endocarditis
B37.7Candidal sepsis
B37.8Candidiasis of other sites
B37.9Candidiasis, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(35)
UMLS
- Candida InfectionC0006840
- Candida InfectionsC0006840
- Candida NOSC0006840
- Candida infectionC0006840
- Candida infectionsC0006840
- Candidal infection NOSC0006840
- Candidal infectionsC0006840
- CandidiasesC0006840
- CandidiasisC0006840
- Candidiasis (disorder)C0006840
- Candidiasis NOSC0006840
- Candidiasis of unspecified siteC0006840
- Candidiasis, unspecifiedC0006840
- CandidosisC0006840
- Infection by CandidaC0006840
- Infection, CandidaC0006840
- Monilia NOSC0006840
- Monilia infectionC0006840
- Monilial infectionC0006840
- MoniliasesC0006840
- MoniliasisC0006840
- Moniliasis NOSC0006840
- ThrushC0006840
- candida infectionC0006840
- candida infectionsC0006840
- candidal infectionC0006840
- candidal infectionsC0006840
- candidiasesC0006840
- candidiasisC0006840
- candidosisC0006840
- monilia infectionC0006840
- monilial infectionC0006840
- moniliasisC0006840
- muguetC0006840
- thrushC0006840
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for candidiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for candidiasis is B37. The full clinical description is "Candidiasis". B37 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B37 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B37 represents “Candidiasis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B37 a billable code?
No, B37 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under B37.
What chapter is B37 in?
B37 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B37?
B37 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; neonatal candidiasis (P37.5).
What are the subcategories under B37?
B37 has 10 child codes, including: B37.0 (Candidal stomatitis), B37.1 (Pulmonary candidiasis), B37.2 (Candidiasis of skin and nail), B37.3 (Candidiasis of vulva and vagina), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with B37?
Yes, when using B37, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B37?
B37 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0006840. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B37 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like candidiasis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B37?
B37 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F23.Z (Candidosis, unspecified).
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