B48
Non-billableOther mycoses, not elsewhere classified
Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified
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 (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other mycoses, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for other mycoses, not elsewhere classified is B48. The full clinical description is "Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified". B48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B48 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B48 represents “Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified”. 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 B48 a billable code?
No, B48 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under B48.
What chapter is B48 in?
B48 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B48?
B48 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 B48?
B48 has 6 child codes, including: B48.0 (Lobomycosis), B48.1 (Rhinosporidiosis), B48.2 (Allescheriasis), B48.3 (Geotrichosis), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with B48?
Yes, when using B48, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B48?
B48 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B48 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other mycoses, not elsewhere classified 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 B48?
B48 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2Z (Mycoses, unspecified).
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