B37.0
Applicable To
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Oral thrush
Approximate Synonyms
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Candida of mouth
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Candida of tongue
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Candidiasis of mouth
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Candidiasis of mouth and esophagus
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Candidiasis of oropharynx
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Candidiasis of tongue
Clinical Information
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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. Also called candidiasis or candidosis.
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Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida. Dorland, 27th ed)
Details
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B37.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B37.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B37.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 B37.0 may differ.