Tinea corporis. B35.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM B35.4 became effective on October 1, 2018.
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:-
ICD-10 code B35. 4 for Tinea corporis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .
B35. 0 Tinea barbae and tinea capitis - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
ICD-10 code: B35. 6 Tinea inguinalis [Tinea cruris]
B37. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection that affects the scalp. It is also called tinea capitis.
Tinea barbae is a fungal infection like tinea capitis, but it affects the beard and mustache areas of your face. It's less common than tinea capitis and generally only affects adults assigned male at birth. Tinea barbae most commonly affects farmers. The infection spreads through direct contact with an infected animal.
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.
Tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, is an infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as dermatophytes. The evaluation and treatment of tinea cruris are discussed in the activity.
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.
Since fungi thrive in warm, moist environments, fungal skin infections can often develop in sweaty or damp areas that don't get much airflow. Some examples include the feet, groin, and folds of skin. Often, these infections appear as a scaly rash or discoloration of the skin that is often itchy.
ICD-10 Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified- L08. 9- Codify by AAPC.
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.
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Ringworm of the scalp and associated hair mainly caused by species of microsporum; trichophyton; and epidermophyton, which may occasionally involve the eyebrows and eyelashes. ...
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM B35.0 became effective on October 1, 2021.
A fungal infection of the nail, usually caused by dermatophytes; yeasts; or nondermatophyte molds. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM B35.1 became effective on October 1, 2021.