B55.2
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
Approximate Synonyms
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Infection by leishmania braziliensis
Clinical Information
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A disease characterized by the chronic, progressive spread of lesions from new world cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by species of the l. Braziliensis complex to the nasal, pharyngeal, and buccal mucosa some time after the appearance of the initial cutaneous lesion. Nasal obstruction and epistaxis are frequent presenting symptoms.
Details
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B55.2 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 B55.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B55.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 B55.2 may differ.