B39
Non-billableHistoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis
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
- •code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugsZ16
- code for any associated manifestations, such as:
- •endocarditisI39
- •meningitisG02
- •pericarditisI32
- •retinitisH32
Child Codes (7)
B39.0Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.1Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.2Pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified
B39.3Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.4Histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified
B39.5Histoplasmosis duboisii
B39.9Histoplasmosis, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Histoplasma InfectionC0019655
- Histoplasma InfectionsC0019655
- Histoplasma infectionsC0019655
- HistoplasmosisC0019655
- Histoplasmosis (disorder)C0019655
- Histoplasmosis NOSC0019655
- Histoplasmosis, unspecifiedC0019655
- Infection histoplasmosisC0019655
- Infection, HistoplasmaC0019655
- histoplasmosesC0019655
- histoplasmosisC0019655
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for histoplasmosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for histoplasmosis is B39. The full clinical description is "Histoplasmosis". B39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B39 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B39 represents “Histoplasmosis”. 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 B39 a billable code?
No, B39 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B39.
What chapter is B39 in?
B39 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B39?
B39 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 B39?
B39 has 7 child codes, including: B39.0 (Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati), B39.1 (Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati), B39.2 (Pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified), B39.3 (Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B39?
Yes, when using B39, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-); any associated manifestations, such as:; endocarditis (I39); meningitis (G02); pericarditis (I32); retinitis (H32).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B39?
B39 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0019655. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B39 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like histoplasmosis 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 B39?
B39 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2A.Z (Histoplasmosis, unspecified).
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