B48.1
BillableRhinosporidiosis
Rhinosporidiosis
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(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(35)
SNOMED CT
- Infection by Rhinosporidium seeberi18140003
- Rhinosporidiosis18140003
- Rhinosporosis18140003
- Rhinosporidial mucosal polyp240752008
- Cutaneous rhinosporidiosis240753003
- Rhinosporidial papilloma240754009
- Polypoid cutaneous rhinosporidiosis240755005
- Ulcerated cutaneous rhinosporidiosis240756006
- Disseminated rhinosporidiosis240757002
- Infection caused by Rhinosporidium721801005
- Rhinosporidium infection721801005
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Infection by Rhinosporidium seeberi
- Infection, Rhinosporidium seeberi
- Cutaneous rhinosporidiosis
- Rhinosporidium infection
- Rhinosporidium seeberi Infection
- Disseminated rhinosporidiosis
- Rhinosporosis
- Rhinosporidial mucosal polyp
- Rhinosporidioses
- Rhinosporidium seeberi Infections
- Rhinosporidiosis (disorder)
- Rhinosporidial papilloma
- Infection caused by Rhinosporidium
- Polypoid cutaneous rhinosporidiosis
- Ulcerated cutaneous rhinosporidiosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rhinosporidiosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for rhinosporidiosis is B48.1. The full clinical description is "Rhinosporidiosis". B48.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B48.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B48.1 represents “Rhinosporidiosis”. 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 B48.1 a billable code?
Yes, B48.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B48.1 in?
B48.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B48.1?
B48.1 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 B48.1?
Yes, when using B48.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B48.1 map to?
B48.1 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 240753003, 240757002, 18140003, 721801005, 240755005, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B48.1?
B48.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0035469. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B48.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rhinosporidiosis 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 B48.1?
B48.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F56 (Rhinosporidiosis).
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