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ICD-10 code: B37. 3 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina.
9: Candidiasis, unspecified.
B37. 9 - Candidiasis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is Z76. 89, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first. That is the MDC that the patient will be grouped into.
funguria refers to the presence of fungi in the urine 1,2,3,4. most commonly arises in catheterized, instrumented, or obstructed patients 1,2,3,4. Candida species are the most common fungal organisms isolated from urine 1,2,3,4.
In cutaneous candidiasis, the skin is infected with candida fungi. This type of infection is fairly common. It can involve almost any skin on the body, but most often it occurs in warm, moist, creased areas such as the armpits and groin. The fungus that most often causes cutaneous candidiasis is Candida albicans.
Z76. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Codes from category Z15 should not be used as principal or first-listed codes.
Z codes may be used as either a first-listed (principal diagnosis code in the inpatient setting) or secondary code, depending on the circumstances of the encounter. Certain Z codes may only be used as first-listed or principal diagnosis.
B49 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM B49 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B49 - other international versions of ICD-10 B49 may differ.
ICD-10-CM Code for Constipation K59. 0.
ICD-10-CM Code for Chlamydial infection, unspecified A74. 9.
The ICD code B373 is used to code Vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation. The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe.
The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe. Other symptoms include burning with urination, white and thick vaginal discharge that typically does not smell bad, pain with sex, and redness around the vagina. Symptoms often worsen just before a woman's period. Specialty:
DRG Group #742-743 - Uterine and adnexa procedure for non-malignancy without CC or MCC.
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.