B46
Non-billableZygomycosis
Zygomycosis
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
8
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.-)
Child Codes (8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B46?
ICD-10-CM code B46 represents "Zygomycosis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B46 a billable code?
No, B46 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 B46.
What chapter is B46 in?
B46 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B46?
B46 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 B46?
B46 has 8 child codes, including: B46.0 (Pulmonary mucormycosis), B46.1 (Rhinocerebral mucormycosis), B46.2 (Gastrointestinal mucormycosis), B46.3 (Cutaneous mucormycosis), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with B46?
Yes, when using B46 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B46?
B46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0043541. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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