B37.9

Applicable To

• Thrush NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Candidiasis

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 of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida. Dorland, 27th ed)

• 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.

Details

• B37.9 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 B37.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B37.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B37.9 may differ.