B39.9
BillableHistoplasmosis, unspecified
Histoplasmosis, 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
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)
B39.0Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.1Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.2Pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified
B39.3Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati
B39.4Histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified
B39.5Histoplasmosis duboisii
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(117)
SNOMED CT
- Histoplasmosis12962009
- Abscess of medulla spinalis16300007
- Intramedullary spinal abscess16300007
- Spinal cord abscess16300007
- Fungal meningitis24321005
- Histoplasmosis with retinitis187058000
- Histoplasmosis with pericarditis187059008
- Classical histoplasmosis mediastinal fibrosis240739003
- Cutaneous histoplasmosis240744005
- Primary cutaneous histoplasmosis240745006
- Histoplasma infection of central nervous system406587001
- OHS-ocular histoplasmosis syndrome416770009
- Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome416770009
- Histo spot416994002
- Histoplasmosis with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)420945005
- Histoplasmosis with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome420945005
- Histoplasma infection of spinal cord430399004
- Histoplasmosis of spinal cord430399004
- Infection of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma430399004
- Abscess of medulla of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma430404002
- Intramedullary abscess of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma430404002
- Intramedullary histoplasma spinal cord abscess430404002
- Gingivitis caused by Histoplasma702577006
- Meningitis caused by Histoplasmosis713626006
- Fungal infection of lacrimal gland721259008
- Infection of lacrimal gland caused by fungus721259008
- Abscess of spinal cord caused by fungus838390005
- Fungal spinal cord abscess838390005
- Histoplasma stomach infection1163462003
- Infection of stomach caused by Histoplasma1163462003
- Dacryoadenitis caused by Histoplasma1163481006
- Histoplasma dacryoadenitis1163481006
- Bilateral neovascularisation of choroid of eye677621000119105
- Bilateral neovascularization of choroid of eye677621000119105
- Neovascularisation of choroid of both eyes677621000119105
- Neovascularization of choroid of bilateral eyes677621000119105
- Neovascularization of choroid of both eyes677621000119105
- Subretinal neovascularisation of bilateral eyes677621000119105
- Subretinal neovascularization of bilateral eyes677621000119105
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of bilateral eyes677201000119104
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of left eye677211000119101
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of right eye677221000119108
- Neovascularisation of choroid of left eye677651000119102
- Neovascularization of choroid of left eye677651000119102
- Subretinal neovascularisation of left eye677651000119102
- Subretinal neovascularization of left eye677651000119102
- Neovascularisation of choroid of right eye677681000119109
- Neovascularization of choroid of right eye677681000119109
- Subretinal neovascularisation of right eye677681000119109
- Subretinal neovascularization of right eye677681000119109
UMLS
- Histoplasma InfectionC0019655
- Histoplasma InfectionsC0019655
- Histoplasma infectionsC0019655
- HistoplasmosisC0019655
- Histoplasmosis (disorder)C0019655
- Histoplasmosis NOSC0019655
- Histoplasmosis, unspecifiedC0019655
- Infection histoplasmosisC0019655
- Infection, HistoplasmaC0019655
- histoplasmosesC0019655
- histoplasmosisC0019655
Clinical Terms
- histoplasmoses
- Abscess of medulla of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma
- Cutaneous histoplasmosis
- Histo spot
- Primary cutaneous histoplasmosis
- Infection, Histoplasma
- Fungal infection of lacrimal gland
- Subretinal neovascularization of bilateral eyes
- Subretinal neovascularisation of left eye
- Histoplasma infection of spinal cord
- Histoplasma infection of central nervous system
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of right eye
- Neovascularization of choroid of both eyes
- Histoplasmosis with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
- Infection of stomach caused by Histoplasma
- Dacryoadenitis caused by Histoplasma
- Histoplasmosis of spinal cord
- Bilateral neovascularization of choroid of eye
- Histoplasmosis (disorder)
- Intramedullary spinal abscess
- Histoplasmosis NOS
- Histoplasma dacryoadenitis
- Neovascularization of choroid of left eye
- Abscess of spinal cord caused by fungus
- Neovascularisation of choroid of right eye
- Fungal spinal cord abscess
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of bilateral eyes
- Histoplasma Infection
- Neovascularisation of choroid of left eye
- Subretinal neovascularisation of right eye
- Neovascularization of choroid of bilateral eyes
- Meningitis caused by Histoplasmosis
- Classical histoplasmosis mediastinal fibrosis
- Histoplasmosis syndrome of left eye
- Gingivitis caused by Histoplasma
- Histoplasma stomach infection
- OHS-ocular histoplasmosis syndrome
- Neovascularization of choroid of right eye
- Histoplasmosis with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Subretinal neovascularization of left eye
- Intramedullary abscess of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma
- Histoplasmosis with retinitis
- Infection histoplasmosis
- Abscess of medulla spinalis
- Spinal cord abscess
- Histoplasmosis with pericarditis
- Histoplasma Infections
- Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome
- Infection of lacrimal gland caused by fungus
- Bilateral neovascularisation of choroid of eye
- Fungal meningitis
- Infection of spinal cord caused by Histoplasma
- Neovascularisation of choroid of both eyes
- Subretinal neovascularisation of bilateral eyes
- Intramedullary histoplasma spinal cord abscess
- Subretinal neovascularization of right eye
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for histoplasmosis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for histoplasmosis, unspecified is B39.9. The full clinical description is "Histoplasmosis, unspecified". B39.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B39.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B39.9 represents “Histoplasmosis, 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 B39.9 a billable code?
Yes, B39.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B39.9 in?
B39.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B39.9?
B39.9 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 B39.9?
Yes, when using B39.9, 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 B39.9 map to?
B39.9 maps to 26 SNOMED CT concepts: 430404002, 16300007, 838390005, 677621000119105, 240739003, and 21 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B39.9?
B39.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0019655. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B39.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like histoplasmosis, 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 B39.9?
B39.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2A.Z (Histoplasmosis, unspecified).
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