B36.9
BillableSuperficial mycosis, unspecified
Superficial mycosis, unspecified
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(109)
SNOMED CT
- Cutaneous mycosis14560005
- Dermal mycosis14560005
- Dermatomycosis14560005
- Fungal dermatitis14560005
- Fungal dermatosis14560005
- Otitis mycotic externa53316003
- Otomycosis53316003
- Chronic fungal otitis externa111898002
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa111898002
- Fungal dermatitis of eyelid231804000
- Acute fungal otitis externa232223003
- Acute mycotic otitis externa232223003
- Acute infective otitis externa267665002
- Superficial mycosis276206000
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis402138008
- Systemic mycosis affecting skin402138008
- Dermatomycosis with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)420877009
- Dermatomycosis with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome420877009
- Skin disorder with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)421394009
- Skin disorder with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome421394009
- Disorder of skin co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection713340000
- Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by fungus735739007
- Subcutaneous infection caused by fungus789052003
- Subcutaneous mycosis789052003
- Bilateral chronic otitis externa of external auditory canals caused by fungus1083341000119102
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals1083341000119102
- Chronic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals caused by fungus1083341000119102
- Chronic otitis externa of both external auditory canals caused by fungus1083341000119102
- Bilateral external auditory canal chronic otitis externa1083381000119107
- Chronic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals1083381000119107
- Chronic otitis externa of both external auditory canals1083381000119107
- Bilateral otitis externa of external auditory canals caused by fungus1084121000119108
- Otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals caused by fungus1084121000119108
- Otitis externa of both external auditory canals caused by fungus1084121000119108
- Chronic infective otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals1083301000119104
- Chronic infective otitis externa of both external auditory canals1083301000119104
- Chronic infective otitis externa of left external auditory canal1088431000119105
- Chronic infective otitis externa of right external auditory canal1091041000119102
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of left external auditory canal1088471000119108
- Chronic otitis externa of left external auditory canal caused by fungus1088471000119108
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of right external auditory canal1091081000119107
- Chronic otitis externa of right external auditory canal caused by fungus1091081000119107
- Chronic otitis externa of left external auditory canal1088511000119104
- Chronic otitis externa of right external auditory canal1091121000119109
- Infective otitis externa of bilateral ears1083871000119100
- Infective otitis externa of both ears1083871000119100
- Mycotic otitis externa of left external auditory canal1089181000119108
- Otitis externa of left external auditory canal caused by fungus1089181000119108
- Otomycosis of left ear1089181000119108
- Mycotic otitis externa of right external auditory canal1091791000119107
- Otitis externa of right external auditory canal caused by fungus1091791000119107
- Otomycosis of right ear1091791000119107
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Acute fungal otitis externa
- Bilateral chronic otitis externa of external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of left external auditory canal
- Chronic otitis externa of both external auditory canals
- Mycotic otitis externa of right external auditory canal
- Chronic infective otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals
- Skin disorder with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
- Fungal dermatosis
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa
- Chronic otitis externa of right external auditory canal
- Acute mycotic otitis externa
- Subcutaneous mycosis
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals
- Chronic fungal otitis externa
- Otitis externa of left external auditory canal caused by fungus
- Otitis mycotic externa
- Chronic infective otitis externa of right external auditory canal
- Systemic mycosis affecting skin
- Fungal dermatitis of eyelid
- Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by fungus
- Superficial mycosis (disorder)
- Chronic infective otitis externa of both external auditory canals
- Fungal dermatitis
- Mycotic otitis externa of left external auditory canal
- Infective otitis externa of bilateral ears
- Infective otitis externa of both ears
- Otomycosis of left ear
- Chronic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals
- Dermatomycosis with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
- Disorder of skin co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection
- Cutaneous mycosis
- Otomycosis
- Dermatomycosis
- Chronic otitis externa of left external auditory canal
- Bilateral otitis externa of external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Chronic infective otitis externa of left external auditory canal
- Chronic otitis externa of left external auditory canal caused by fungus
- Otitis externa of right external auditory canal caused by fungus
- Bilateral external auditory canal chronic otitis externa
- Otomycosis of right ear
- Dermal mycosis
- Subcutaneous infection caused by fungus
- Otitis externa of both external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Acute infective otitis externa
- Chronic otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Dermatomycosis with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Skin disorder with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- mycosis superficial
- Chronic mycotic otitis externa of right external auditory canal
- Chronic otitis externa of both external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Otitis externa of bilateral external auditory canals caused by fungus
- Disseminated cutaneous mycosis
- Chronic otitis externa of right external auditory canal caused by fungus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial mycosis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial mycosis, unspecified is B36.9. The full clinical description is "Superficial mycosis, unspecified". B36.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B36.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B36.9 represents “Superficial mycosis, unspecified”. 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 B36.9 a billable code?
Yes, B36.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B36.9 in?
B36.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B36.9?
B36.9 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 B36.9?
Yes, when using B36.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B36.9 map to?
B36.9 maps to 26 SNOMED CT concepts: 232223003, 267665002, 1083341000119102, 1083381000119107, 1084121000119108, and 21 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B36.9?
B36.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2980104. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B36.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like superficial mycosis, unspecified 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 B36.9?
B36.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2D.Z (Non-dermatophyte superficial dermatomycoses, unspecified).
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