ICD-10-CM Code For Coccidioidomycosis: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B38 includes infections caused by Coccidioides species, covering acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, chronic pulmonary forms, and disseminated disease affecting skin, bones, or central nervous system. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical presentations that capture disease severity, organ involvement, and complications related to coccidioidomycosis. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B38 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM B38: Coccidioidomycosis Overview
The ICD-10-CM B38 code group represents infections caused by Coccidioides species, primarily affecting the respiratory system and occasionally disseminating to other organs. These diagnoses cover acute pulmonary infection, chronic pulmonary disease, and disseminated coccidioidomycosis. Accurate coding is important to reflect disease severity and organ involvement, which supports appropriate clinical documentation and reimbursement.