B45.8
BillableOther forms of cryptococcosis
Other forms of cryptococcosis
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(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)
SNOMED CT
- Cryptococcal gastroenteritis35974005
- Cryptococcosis liver187093007
- Hepatic cryptococcosis187093007
- Fungal gastroenteritis312088007
- Fungal choroiditis359702001
- Fungal chorioretinitis359707007
- Cryptococcus infection of the central nervous system406569004
- Fungal endophthalmitis414303007
- Cryptococcal endophthalmitis416296007
- Cryptococcal chorioretinitis416877003
- Ocular cryptococcosis417254001
- Cryptococcal choroiditis417344003
- Cryptococcal retinitis417547006
- Choroiditis due to Cryptococcus neoformans421278000
- Cryptococcus neoformans choroiditis421278000
- Fungal gastritis723097009
- Gastritis caused by fungus723097009
- Fungal infection of liver1163463008
- Infection of liver caused by Fungi1163463008
Clinical Terms
- Fungal chorioretinitis
- Ocular cryptococcosis
- Cryptococcal choroiditis
- Cryptococcal gastroenteritis
- Fungal gastritis
- Cryptococcal retinitis
- Cryptococcal chorioretinitis
- Cryptococcosis liver
- Fungal infection of liver
- Fungal gastroenteritis
- Cryptococcal endophthalmitis
- Cryptococcus infection of the central nervous system
- Cryptococcus neoformans choroiditis
- Hepatic cryptococcosis
- Fungal endophthalmitis
- Gastritis caused by fungus
- Infection of liver caused by Fungi
- Fungal choroiditis
- Choroiditis due to Cryptococcus neoformans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other forms of cryptococcosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other forms of cryptococcosis is B45.8. The full clinical description is "Other forms of cryptococcosis". B45.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B45.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B45.8 represents “Other forms of cryptococcosis”. 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 B45.8 a billable code?
Yes, B45.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B45.8 in?
B45.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B45.8?
B45.8 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 B45.8?
Yes, when using B45.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B45.8 map to?
B45.8 maps to 15 SNOMED CT concepts: 421278000, 416877003, 417344003, 416296007, 35974005, and 10 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B45.8?
B45.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348251. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B45.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other forms of cryptococcosis 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 B45.8?
B45.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F27.Z (Cryptococcosis, unspecified).
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