B38
Non-billableCoccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis
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
8
Coding Notes
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.-)
Child Codes (8)
B38.0Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
B38.1Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
B38.2Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
B38.3Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis
B38.4Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
B38.7Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
B38.8Other forms of coccidioidomycosis
B38.9Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Coccidioides InfectionC0009186
- Coccidioides InfectionsC0009186
- Coccidioides immitis infectionC0009186
- Coccidioides infectionsC0009186
- CoccidioidomycosesC0009186
- CoccidioidomycosisC0009186
- Coccidioidomycosis (disorder)C0009186
- Coccidioidomycosis InfectionC0009186
- Coccidioidomycosis InfectionsC0009186
- Coccidioidomycosis infectionC0009186
- Coccidioidomycosis, unspecifiedC0009186
- Infection, CoccidioidesC0009186
- Infection, CoccidioidomycosisC0009186
- Posadas-Wernicke diseaseC0009186
- San Joaquin Valley FeverC0009186
- San Joaquin Valley feverC0009186
- San Joaquin valley feverC0009186
- Valley FeverC0009186
- Valley FeversC0009186
- Valley feverC0009186
- coccidioidomycosisC0009186
- desert feverC0009186
- disease posada wernickeC0009186
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B38?
ICD-10-CM code B38 represents "Coccidioidomycosis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B38 a billable code?
No, B38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under B38.
What chapter is B38 in?
B38 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B38?
B38 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 B38?
B38 has 8 child codes, including: B38.0 (Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis), B38.1 (Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis), B38.2 (Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified), B38.3 (Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with B38?
Yes, when using B38 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B38?
B38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0009186. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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