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B39

Non-billable

Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis

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

7

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Child Codes (7)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
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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