B46.5
BillableMucormycosis, unspecified
Mucormycosis, 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
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(63)
SNOMED CT
- Infection by Absidia6298007
- Infection caused by Absidia6298007
- Fungal meningitis24321005
- Infection by Mucor31819001
- Infection caused by Mucor31819001
- Infection by Rhizopus39740009
- Infection caused by Rhizopus39740009
- Infection by Saksenaea43925005
- Infection caused by Saksenaea43925005
- Mortierellosis60021008
- Mucormycosis76627001
- Infection by Cunninghamella78081007
- Infection caused by Cunninghamella78081007
- Orbital mucormycosis397562003
- Meningitis caused by Mucorales721792003
- Meningitis caused by Mucormycosis721792003
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by Mucorales866085001
- Infection of peripheral nerve caused by Mucorales866140004
- Fungal infection of peripheral nerve866143002
- Infection of peripheral nerve caused by fungus866143002
- Fungal infection of cranial nerve1163499003
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by fungus1163499003
- Fungal neuritis1177011007
- Infection of nerve caused by Fungi1177011007
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Orbital mucormycosis
- Mucormycosis (disorder)
- Infection by Mucor
- Infection of peripheral nerve caused by Mucorales
- Infection, Mucorales
- Mucormycoses
- Meningitis caused by Mucorales
- Infection caused by Absidia
- Infection of peripheral nerve caused by fungus
- Mucormycose
- Mucorales Infection
- Mortierellosis
- Mucorales Infections
- Fungal infection of peripheral nerve
- Infection caused by Rhizopus
- Fungal infection of cranial nerve
- Infection by Saksenaea
- Infection by Rhizopus
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by Mucorales
- Infection caused by Mucor
- Infection of nerve caused by Fungi
- Fungal neuritis
- Infection caused by Cunninghamella
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by fungus
- Infection caused by Saksenaea
- Fungal meningitis
- Infection by Cunninghamella
- Infection by Absidia
- Meningitis caused by Mucormycosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mucormycosis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for mucormycosis, unspecified is B46.5. The full clinical description is "Mucormycosis, unspecified". B46.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B46.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B46.5 represents “Mucormycosis, 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 B46.5 a billable code?
Yes, B46.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B46.5 in?
B46.5 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B46.5?
B46.5 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 B46.5?
Yes, when using B46.5, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B46.5 map to?
B46.5 maps to 15 SNOMED CT concepts: 1163499003, 866143002, 24321005, 1177011007, 6298007, and 10 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B46.5?
B46.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0026718. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B46.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mucormycosis, 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 B46.5?
B46.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2C (Mucormycosis).
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