B37

Non-billable

Candidiasis

Candidiasis

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

10

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 candidiasis (P37.5)

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 (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code B37?

ICD-10-CM code B37 represents "Candidiasis". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.

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ICD-10 Code B37 — Candidiasis | AutoICD API