B37

Candidiasis

FY2027Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases/B35–B49 Mycoses

Non-billable headerNot valid on its own. Use one of the more specific codes under it.

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Excludes1
Excludes2

B37 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code category for candidiasis. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are B37.0 Candidal stomatitis, B37.1 Pulmonary candidiasis, B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail, B37.3 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina and 6 more. Its coding notes include a Use additional code instruction, 1 Excludes1 entry and 7 Excludes2 entries.

Use additional code

Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)

Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Excludes1

Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.

This code

neonatal candidiasis (P37.5)

Excludes2

Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.

Also from chapter/block level (7 notes)

Inherited from B35–B49 Mycoses

hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)

Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Includes

Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.

This code

candidosis
moniliasis

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)

Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

More specific codes under B37 10