B46.8
BillableOther zygomycoses
Other zygomycoses
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Entomophthoromycosis
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(49)
SNOMED CT
- Basidiobolomycosis4921002
- Infection by Basidiobolus4921002
- Infection caused by Basidiobolus4921002
- Rhinophycomycosis caused by Entomophthora coronata20443005
- Phycomycosis59277005
- Zygomycosis59277005
- Mortierellosis60021008
- Subcutaneous phycomycosis caused by Basidiobolus86333008
- Infection by Mortierella wolfii111907002
- Infection caused by Mortierella wolfii111907002
- Subcutaneous phycomycosis238442009
- Subcutaneous zygomycosis238442009
- Entomophthoramycosis240782002
- Infection by Entomophthora240782002
- Conidiobolomycosis240783007
- Infection by Conidiobolus240783007
- Rhinoentomophthoromycosis240783007
- Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis240784001
- Disseminated conidiobolomycosis240785000
- Disseminated basidiobolomycosis240787008
- Subcutaneous infection caused by fungus789052003
- Subcutaneous mycosis789052003
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Disseminated conidiobolomycosis
- Infection by Basidiobolus
- Subcutaneous mycosis
- Conidiobolomycosis
- Infection by Entomophthora
- Mortierellosis
- Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis
- Disseminated basidiobolomycosis
- Infection caused by Basidiobolus
- Infection by Conidiobolus
- Infection by Mortierella wolfii
- entomophthoromycosis
- Rhinoentomophthoromycosis
- Infection caused by Mortierella wolfii
- Basidiobolomycosis
- Subcutaneous zygomycosis
- Subcutaneous infection caused by fungus
- Rhinophycomycosis caused by Entomophthora coronata
- Phycomycosis
- Entomophthoramycosis
- entomophthorales infection
- Subcutaneous phycomycosis
- Subcutaneous phycomycosis caused by Basidiobolus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other zygomycoses?
The ICD-10-CM code for other zygomycoses is B46.8. The full clinical description is "Other zygomycoses". B46.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B46.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B46.8 represents “Other zygomycoses”. 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 B46.8 a billable code?
Yes, B46.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B46.8 in?
B46.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B46.8?
B46.8 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 B46.8?
Yes, when using B46.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B46.8 map to?
B46.8 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 4921002, 240783007, 240787008, 240785000, 240782002, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B46.8?
B46.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1396717, C0348253. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B46.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other zygomycoses 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 B46.8?
B46.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F2C (Mucormycosis).
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