B35.0
Tinea barbae and tinea capitis
Applicable To
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Beard ringworm
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Kerion
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Scalp ringworm
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Sycosis, mycotic
Approximate Synonyms
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Kerion
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Tinea barbae
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Tinea capitis
Clinical Information
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An inflammatory manifestation of tinea capitis with a pronounced swelling that develops into suppurative central and indurated peripheral area called kerion.
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Ringworm of the scalp and associated hair mainly caused by species of microsporum; trichophyton; and epidermophyton, which may occasionally involve the eyebrows and eyelashes.
Details
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B35.0 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 B35.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B35.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 B35.0 may differ.