B35.9

Applicable To

• Ringworm NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Dermatophytosis

• Dermatophytosis fungal infection of skin)

Clinical Information

• Fungal infection of keratinized tissues such as hair, skin and nails. The main causative fungi include microsporum; trichophyton; and epidermophyton.

• General term describing various dermatophytoses; specific types include tinea capitis ringworm of the scalp), tinea favosa of scalp and skin), tinea pedis athlete’s foot), and tinea unguium ringworm of the nails).

• Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower floors, or even from a pet. Symptoms depend on the affected area of the body:

Details

• B35.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B35.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B35.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B35.9 may differ.