B36.1
BillableTinea nigra
Tinea nigra
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Keratomycosis nigricans palmaris
- Microsporosis nigra
- Pityriasis nigra
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
SNOMED CT
- Infection by Cladosporium werneckii183342005
- Infection caused by Cladosporium werneckii183342005
- Microsporosis nigra185367005
- Keratomycosis nigricans186289000
- Keratomycosis nigricans palmaris186289000
- Pityriasis nigra186289000
- Tinea nigra186289000
- Tinea palmaris nigra186289000
- Tinea nigra caused by Phaeoannellomyces werneckii403089004
- Tinea nigra caused by Stenella araguata403090008
UMLS
- Hortaea werneckii infectionC0152067
- Infection by Cladosporium werneckiiC0152067
- Infection caused by Cladosporium werneckiiC0152067
- Infection caused by Cladosporium werneckii (disorder)C0152067
- Keratomycosis nigricansC0152067
- Keratomycosis nigricans palmarisC0152067
- Microsporosis nigraC0152067
- Microsporosis nigra (disorder)C0152067
- Pityriasis nigraC0152067
- Tinea nigraC0152067
- Tinea nigra (disorder)C0152067
- Tinea palmaris nigraC0152067
- tinea nigraC0152067
Clinical Terms
- Infection caused by Cladosporium werneckii
- Keratomycosis nigricans
- Tinea nigra caused by Phaeoannellomyces werneckii
- Hortaea werneckii infection
- Infection by Cladosporium werneckii
- Tinea nigra caused by Stenella araguata
- Tinea palmaris nigra
- Tinea nigra (disorder)
- Keratomycosis nigricans palmaris
- Microsporosis nigra
- Microsporosis nigra (disorder)
- Pityriasis nigra
- Infection caused by Cladosporium werneckii (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tinea nigra?
The ICD-10-CM code for tinea nigra is B36.1. The full clinical description is "Tinea nigra". B36.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B36.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B36.1 represents “Tinea nigra”. 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 B36.1 a billable code?
Yes, B36.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B36.1 in?
B36.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B36.1?
B36.1 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 B36.1?
Yes, when using B36.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B36.1 map to?
B36.1 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 183342005, 186289000, 185367005, 403089004, 403090008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B36.1?
B36.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152067. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B36.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tinea nigra 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 B36.1?
B36.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2D.4 (Tinea nigra).
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