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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Aspergillus Pneumonia

ICD-10 Coding for Aspergillus Pneumonia

B44.0
B44.1
J17.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for aspergillus pneumonia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Invasive Aspergillosis
Chronic Cavitary Aspergillosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Aspergillus Pneumonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Aspergillus Pneumonia

Use ICD-10 code B44.0 for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis

Billable Code
B44.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of invasive aspergillosis indicators in immunocompromised host.

Applicable To

  • • Invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific invasive criteria and host factors.

Other pulmonary aspergillosis

Billable Code
B44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for chronic cavitary aspergillosis with specific clinical findings.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis

Important Notes

  • • Document chronic symptoms and cavitary findings clearly.

Fungal pneumonia, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable
J17.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when fungal pneumonia is diagnosed but Aspergillus is not confirmed.

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports fungal pneumonia without specific organism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T86.818

Complications of lung transplant

Use for transplant patients with aspergillosis as a complication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for aspergillus pneumonia?

The ICD-10 code for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is B44.0, while chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis is coded as B44.1.

How is aspergillus pneumonia documented?

Documentation should include specific type, radiologic findings, microbiological evidence, and host factors for accurate coding.

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