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ICD-10-CM Codes
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Candidiasis B37
Candidiasis B37-
Type 1 ExcludesType 1 Excludes Help
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as B37. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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"Includes" further defines, or give examples of, the content of the code or category.
Clinical Information
- A condition in which candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body.
- Infection with a fungus of the genus candida. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by candida albicans. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- Infection with a fungus of the genus candida; usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by candida albicans; includes chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis (thrush), and monilial vaginitis.
Codes
- B37 Candidiasis
- B37.0 Candidal stomatitis
- B37.1 Pulmonary candidiasis
- B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail
- B37.3 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- B37.31 Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- B37.32 Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- B37.4 Candidiasis of other urogenital sites
- B37.41 Candidal cystitis and urethritis
- B37.42 Candidal balanitis
- B37.49 Other urogenital candidiasis
- B37.5 Candidal meningitis
- B37.6 Candidal endocarditis
- B37.7 Candidal sepsis
- B37.8 Candidiasis of other sites
- B37.9 Candidiasis, unspecified
