B39.0
BillableAcute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugsZ16
- code for any associated manifestations, such as:
- •endocarditisI39
- •meningitisG02
- •pericarditisI32
- •retinitisH32
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis (disorder)
- Acute pulmonary classical histoplasmosis
- Pulmonary histoplasmosis
- Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati is B39.0. The full clinical description is "Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati". B39.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B39.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B39.0 represents “Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati”. 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 B39.0 a billable code?
Yes, B39.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B39.0 in?
B39.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B39.0?
B39.0 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 B39.0?
Yes, when using B39.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-); any associated manifestations, such as:; endocarditis (I39); meningitis (G02); pericarditis (I32); retinitis (H32).
What SNOMED CT codes does B39.0 map to?
B39.0 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 58524006, 187054003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B39.0?
B39.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0343898. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B39.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati 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 B39.0?
B39.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2A.0&XT5R.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.