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B37.84

Billable

Candidal otitis externa

Candidal otitis externa

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

B35-B49

Parent Code

B37.8

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for candidal otitis externa?

The ICD-10-CM code for candidal otitis externa is B37.84. The full clinical description is "Candidal otitis externa". B37.84 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code B37.84 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B37.84 represents "Candidal otitis externa". 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 B37.84 a billable code?

Yes, B37.84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is B37.84 in?

B37.84 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B37.84?

B37.84 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).

Are additional codes required with B37.84?

Yes, when using B37.84 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does B37.84 map to?

B37.84 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 1084121000119108, 16681000, 111898002, 194208007, 1083871000119100, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for B37.84?

B37.84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153255. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.