B46.5

Approximate Synonyms

• Mucormycosis

Clinical Information

• Infection in humans and animals caused by any fungus in the order mucorales e.g., absidia, mucor, rhizopus etc.) there are many clinical types associated with infection of the central nervous system, lung, gastrointestinal tract, skin, orbit and paranasal sinuses. In humans, it usually occurs as an opportunistic infection in patients with a chronic debilitating disease, particularly uncontrolled diabetes, or who are receiving immunosuppressive agents. from Dorland, 28th ed)

Details

• B46.5 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 B46.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B46.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 B46.5 may differ.