B38
Non-billableCoccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis
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
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 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 (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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
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 the ICD-10 code for coccidioidomycosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for coccidioidomycosis is B38. The full clinical description is "Coccidioidomycosis". B38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B38 represents “Coccidioidomycosis”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does B38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like coccidioidomycosis 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 B38?
B38 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F25.Z (Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified).
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