B45
Non-billableCryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis
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
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Child Codes (7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(28)
UMLS
- Busse-Buschke diseaseC0010414
- Busse-Buschke's diseaseC0010414
- C neoformans InfectionC0010414
- C neoformans InfectionsC0010414
- C. neoformans InfectionC0010414
- C. neoformans InfectionsC0010414
- C.neoformans infectionC0010414
- CryptococcosisC0010414
- Cryptococcosis (disorder)C0010414
- Cryptococcus neoformansC0010414
- Cryptococcus neoformans InfectionC0010414
- Cryptococcus neoformans InfectionsC0010414
- Cryptococcus neoformans infectionC0010414
- European blastomycosisC0010414
- European cryptococcosisC0010414
- Infection by Cryptococcus neoformansC0010414
- Infection, C neoformansC0010414
- Infection, C. neoformansC0010414
- Infection, Cryptococcus neoformansC0010414
- Infections, C. neoformansC0010414
- TorulaC0010414
- TorulosisC0010414
- cryptococcosesC0010414
- cryptococcosisC0010414
- cryptococcus infection neoformansC0010414
- cryptococcus neoformansC0010414
- torulaC0010414
- torulosisC0010414
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cryptococcosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for cryptococcosis is B45. The full clinical description is "Cryptococcosis". B45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B45 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B45 represents “Cryptococcosis”. 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 B45 a billable code?
No, B45 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 B45.
What chapter is B45 in?
B45 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B45?
B45 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 B45?
B45 has 7 child codes, including: B45.0 (Pulmonary cryptococcosis), B45.1 (Cerebral cryptococcosis), B45.2 (Cutaneous cryptococcosis), B45.3 (Osseous cryptococcosis), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B45?
Yes, when using B45, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B45?
B45 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0010414. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B45 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cryptococcosis 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 B45?
B45 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F27.Z (Cryptococcosis, unspecified).
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