B36.8
BillableOther specified superficial mycoses
Other specified superficial mycoses
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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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(105)
SNOMED CT
- Basidiobolomycosis4921002
- Infection by Basidiobolus4921002
- Infection caused by Basidiobolus4921002
- Dematiaceous fungal infection47158003
- Infection by dematiaceous fungi47158003
- Phaeohyphomycosis47158003
- Phycomycosis59277005
- Zygomycosis59277005
- Fusarium infection64250002
- Cutaneous aspergillosis111899005
- Actinophytosis238413001
- Bacterial pseudomycosis238413001
- Botryomycosis238413001
- Cutaneous botryomycosis238415008
- Steroid-modified tinea infection238435009
- Tinea incognita238435009
- Tinea nodosa238435009
- Trichomycosis nodularis238435009
- Phaeohyphomycosis of skin240770006
- Cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis240774002
- Cutaneous basidiobolomycosis240786004
- Eczema marginatum399029005
- Tinea cruris399029005
- Tinea inguinalis399029005
- Malassezia infection of skin402133004
- Superficial mycosis caused by saprophytic mold402136007
- Superficial mycosis caused by saprophytic mould402136007
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis402138008
- Systemic mycosis affecting skin402138008
- Neonatal fungal infection of skin402798004
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis caused by Penicillium403123003
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis caused by Fusarium403124009
- Malassezia folliculitis428172002
- Infection of skin caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum715874005
- Neoscytalidium dimidiatum infection of skin715874005
- Scytalidium dimidiatum infection of skin715874005
- Infection caused by Malassezia721794002
- Malassezia infection721794002
- Invasive aspergillosis721798004
- Infection caused by Piedraia721805001
- Piedraia infection721805001
- Malassezia pustulosis of newborn1142053007
- Neonatal cephalic pustulosis caused by Malassezia1142053007
- Invasive aspergillosis of skin1163475003
- Invasive cutaneous aspergillosis1163475003
- Invasive infection of skin caused by Aspergillus1163475003
- Infection of skin caused by Neoscytalidium1177032004
- Neoscytalidium dermatomycosis1177032004
- Steroid-modified tinea infection of groin16314421000119103
- Tinea incognita of groin16314421000119103
- Steroid-modified tinea infection of lower limb16314371000119109
- Tinea incognita of leg16314371000119109
Clinical Terms
- Botryomycosis
- Invasive aspergillosis of skin
- Eczema marginatum
- Invasive infection of skin caused by Aspergillus
- Tinea incognita of leg
- Infection of skin caused by Neoscytalidium
- Malassezia folliculitis
- Infection caused by Piedraia
- Steroid-modified tinea infection of groin
- Infection by Basidiobolus
- Trichomycosis nodularis
- Cutaneous basidiobolomycosis
- Neoscytalidium dimidiatum infection of skin
- Cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis
- Superficial mycosis caused by saprophytic mould
- Tinea incognita
- Systemic mycosis affecting skin
- Actinophytosis
- Tinea inguinalis
- Piedraia infection
- Cutaneous aspergillosis
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis caused by Fusarium
- Tinea cruris
- Neonatal cephalic pustulosis caused by Malassezia
- Infection caused by Basidiobolus
- Infection caused by Malassezia
- Tinea nodosa
- Infection of skin caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum
- Phaeohyphomycosis of skin
- Invasive aspergillosis
- Infection by dematiaceous fungi
- Steroid-modified tinea infection
- Zygomycosis
- Neonatal fungal infection of skin
- Basidiobolomycosis
- Cutaneous botryomycosis
- Superficial mycosis caused by saprophytic mold
- Dematiaceous fungal infection
- Malassezia infection
- Neoscytalidium dermatomycosis
- Malassezia pustulosis of newborn
- Malassezia infection of skin
- Invasive cutaneous aspergillosis
- Fusarium infection
- Scytalidium dimidiatum infection of skin
- Tinea incognita of groin
- Bacterial pseudomycosis
- Phaeohyphomycosis
- Phycomycosis
- Steroid-modified tinea infection of lower limb
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis caused by Penicillium
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified superficial mycoses?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified superficial mycoses is B36.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified superficial mycoses". B36.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B36.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B36.8 represents “Other specified superficial mycoses”. 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 B36.8 a billable code?
Yes, B36.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B36.8 in?
B36.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B36.8?
B36.8 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 B36.8?
Yes, when using B36.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B36.8 map to?
B36.8 maps to 28 SNOMED CT concepts: 238413001, 4921002, 111899005, 240786004, 238415008, and 23 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B36.8?
B36.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348234. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B36.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified superficial mycoses 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 B36.8?
B36.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2D.Z (Non-dermatophyte superficial dermatomycoses, unspecified).
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