Tinea cruris (ringworm in the groin) is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin, genital area, upper inner thigh or buttocks and causes a ring-shaped rash in the infected area. Tinea cruris is also known as jock itch. This condition can occur when you wear tight clothing that causes moisture and heat around the thighs.
Some symptoms of tinea corporis or ringworm of the body are as follows:-
Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea.Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any superficial part of the body.
ICD-10 code: B35. 4 Tinea corporis | gesund.bund.de.
B37. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code: B35. 6 Tinea inguinalis [Tinea cruris]
B35. 0 Tinea barbae and tinea capitis - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance.
[ n ] fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin.
ICD-10-CM Code for Pruritus, unspecified L29. 9.
Tinea cruris is a dermatophyte infection of the groin that is more common among men. It manifests as a pruritic, scaled lesion or plaque that involves the fold between the scrotum and thigh.
L29. 9 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 L29.
Tinea corporis is predominantly caused by dermatophyte fungi of the genera Trichophyton and Microsporum. The anthropophilic species T. rubrum is the most common causative agent of tinea corporis worldwide including New Zealand.
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name because of its circular appearance.
Tinea barbae usually causes superficial, circular patches, but deeper infection may occur. An inflamed kerion. Symptoms of tinea capitis include a dry patch of scale, a patch of hair loss, or both on the scalp.
The ICD code B354 is used to code Tinea corporis. Tinea corporis (also known as ringworm, tinea circinata, and tinea glabrosa) is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any part of the body. Specialty:
This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code B35.4 and a single ICD9 code, 110.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.