B35.6
BillableTinea cruris
Tinea cruris
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Dhobi itch
- Groin ringworm
- Jock itch
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- favus
- infections due to species of Epidermophyton, Micro-sporum and Trichophyton
- •tinea, any type except those inB36
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(51)
SNOMED CT
- Tinea cruris caused by Trichophyton rubrum12804006
- Tinea cruris caused by Epidermophyton floccosum39084003
- Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum371042002
- Tinea caused by Trichophyton rubrum371042002
- Eczema marginatum399029005
- Tinea cruris399029005
- Tinea inguinalis399029005
- Tinea cruris caused by Trichophyton gallinae403053007
- Epidermophyton floccosum infection403065006
- Epidermophytosis403065006
- Tinea caused by Epidermophyton floccosum403065006
UMLS
- Dhobi itchC1384589
- Eczema marginatumC1384589
- Groin ringwormC1384589
- Groin tineaC1384589
- Jock ItchC1384589
- Jock itchC1384589
- Ringworm of groinC1384589
- Ringworm of scrotumC1384589
- Tinea CrurisC1384589
- Tinea crurisC1384589
- Tinea cruris (disorder)C1384589
- Tinea inguinalisC1384589
- dhobie itchC1384589
- groin ringwormC1384589
- groin tineaC1384589
- itching jockC1384589
- jock itchC1384589
- jock itchingC1384589
- tinea crurisC1384589
- tinea inguinalisC1384589
Clinical Terms
- Eczema marginatum
- groin ringworm
- groin tinea
- Tinea cruris caused by Trichophyton gallinae
- Epidermophyton floccosum infection
- Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum
- Jock itch
- Tinea inguinalis
- Ringworm of scrotum
- Tinea cruris (disorder)
- itching jock
- jock itching
- Dhobi itch
- Tinea caused by Epidermophyton floccosum
- dhobie itch
- Epidermophytosis
- Tinea cruris caused by Trichophyton rubrum
- Tinea caused by Trichophyton rubrum
- Tinea cruris caused by Epidermophyton floccosum
- Ringworm of groin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tinea cruris?
The ICD-10-CM code for tinea cruris is B35.6. The full clinical description is "Tinea cruris". B35.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B35.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B35.6 represents “Tinea cruris”. 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 B35.6 a billable code?
Yes, B35.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B35.6 in?
B35.6 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B35.6?
B35.6 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 B35.6?
Yes, when using B35.6, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B35.6 map to?
B35.6 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 371042002, 399029005, 403065006, 39084003, 403053007, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B35.6?
B35.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1384589. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B35.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tinea cruris 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 B35.6?
B35.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F28.3 (Genitocrural dermatophytosis).
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