B55.2
BillableMucocutaneous leishmaniasis
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
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
- •amebiasisA06
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)
SNOMED CT
- Disseminated mucocutaneous leishmaniasis28697001
- Espundia39625001
- Infection by Leishmania braziliensis39625001
- Infection caused by Leishmania braziliensis39625001
- Leishmania braziliensis complex39625001
- Uta39625001
- Bush yaws240648004
- Forest yaws240648004
- Pian bois240648004
- American mucocutaneous leishmaniasis403135004
- Mucocutaneous infection caused by Leishmania721813000
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis721813000
UMLS
- EspundiaC1328252
- Leishmaniases, MucocutaneousC1328252
- Leishmaniasis, MucocutaneousC1328252
- Mucocutaneous LeishmaniasesC1328252
- Mucocutaneous LeishmaniasisC1328252
- Mucocutaneous infection caused by LeishmaniaC1328252
- Mucocutaneous infection caused by Leishmania (disorder)C1328252
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasisC1328252
- Mucosal leishmaniasisC1328252
- espundiaC1328252
- mucosal leishmaniasisC1328252
Clinical Terms
- Espundia
- Mucocutaneous infection caused by Leishmania (disorder)
- Mucosal leishmaniasis
- Forest yaws
- American mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
- Infection by Leishmania braziliensis
- Leishmaniases, Mucocutaneous
- Bush yaws
- Mucocutaneous infection caused by Leishmania
- Leishmania braziliensis complex
- Mucocutaneous Leishmaniases
- Disseminated mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
- Infection caused by Leishmania braziliensis
- Pian bois
- Uta
- Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mucocutaneous leishmaniasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is B55.2. The full clinical description is "Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis". B55.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B55.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B55.2 represents “Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis”. 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 B55.2 a billable code?
Yes, B55.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B55.2 in?
B55.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B55.2?
B55.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; amebiasis (A06.-); other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-).
Are additional codes required with B55.2?
Yes, when using B55.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B55.2 map to?
B55.2 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 403135004, 240648004, 28697001, 39625001, 721813000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B55.2?
B55.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1328252. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B55.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mucocutaneous leishmaniasis 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 B55.2?
B55.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F54.2 (Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.