B43.1
BillablePheomycotic brain abscess
Pheomycotic brain abscess
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cerebral chromomycosis
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(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
SNOMED CT
- Dematiaceous fungal infection47158003
- Infection by dematiaceous fungi47158003
- Phaeohyphomycosis47158003
- Phaeohyphomycotic brain abscess187080002
- Phaeomycotic brain abscess187080002
- Pheohyphomycotic brain abscess187080002
- Pheomycotic brain abscess187080002
- Infection by Cladosporium trichoides284540006
- Infection caused by Cladosporium trichoides284540006
- Infection of brain caused by Form Dematiaceae1163152001
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Infection caused by Cladosporium trichoides
- Cerebral chromomycosis
- Infection of brain caused by Form Dematiaceae
- Phaeohyphomycotic brain abscess
- Pheohyphomycotic brain abscess (disorder)
- Phaeohyphomycosis
- Infection by dematiaceous fungi
- Phaeomycotic brain abscess
- Infection by Cladosporium trichoides
- Dematiaceous fungal infection
- Pheohyphomycotic brain abscess
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pheomycotic brain abscess?
The ICD-10-CM code for pheomycotic brain abscess is B43.1. The full clinical description is "Pheomycotic brain abscess". B43.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B43.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B43.1 represents “Pheomycotic brain abscess”. 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 B43.1 a billable code?
Yes, B43.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B43.1 in?
B43.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B43.1?
B43.1 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 B43.1?
Yes, when using B43.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B43.1 map to?
B43.1 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 47158003, 284540006, 1163152001, 187080002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B43.1?
B43.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2830238, C0451644. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B43.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pheomycotic brain abscess 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 B43.1?
B43.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2F (Phaeohyphomycosis).
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