B43.2
BillableSubcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst
Subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Dematiaceous fungal infection47158003
- Infection by dematiaceous fungi47158003
- Phaeohyphomycosis47158003
- Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycotic abscess and cyst187081003
- Subcutaneous phaeomycotic abscess and cyst187081003
- Subcutaneous pheohyphomycotic abscess and cyst187081003
- Subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst187081003
- Cyst of subcutaneous tissue caused by Dematiaceae240771005
- Phaeohyphomycotic subcutaneous cyst240771005
- Pheohyphomycotic subcutaneous cyst240771005
- Infection by Phialophora jeanselmei286391005
- Infection caused by Exophiala jeanselmei286391005
- Infection caused by Phialophora jeanselmei286391005
- Infection by Phialophora gougerotii287369006
- Infection by Sporotrichum gougerotii287369006
- Infection caused by Phialophora gougerotii287369006
- Infection caused by Sporotrichum gougerotii287369006
- Subcutaneous infection caused by fungus789052003
- Subcutaneous mycosis789052003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst?
The ICD-10-CM code for subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst is B43.2. The full clinical description is "Subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst". B43.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B43.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B43.2 represents "Subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst". 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 B43.2 a billable code?
Yes, B43.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B43.2 in?
B43.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B43.2?
B43.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B43.2?
Yes, when using B43.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B43.2 map to?
B43.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 240771005, 47158003, 287369006, 286391005, 789052003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B43.2?
B43.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348958. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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