DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Candida

ICD-10 Coding for Candida

B37.0
B37.2
B37.7

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

Also Known as:
Candidiasis
Thrush
Yeast Infection
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Candida

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Candida

Use ICD-10 code B37.0 for candidal stomatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidal stomatitis

Billable Code
B37.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of white plaques on oral mucosa
documentation:
  • • KOH smear positive for yeast

Applicable To

  • • Oral thrush
  • • Fungal infection of the tongue

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies oral involvement to avoid using unspecified codes.

Candidiasis of skin and nail

Billable Code
B37.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Intertrigo
  • • Onychomycosis due to Candida

Important Notes

  • • Ensure differentiation from other fungal infections.

Candidal sepsis

Billable Code
B37.7
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to Candida species

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports sepsis criteria.

Candidiasis, unspecified

Billable Code
B37.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified Candida infection

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using if specific site information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.20

Severe sepsis without septic shock

Use with B37.7 when severe sepsis criteria are met.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral thrush?

The ICD-10 code for oral thrush is B37.0, which covers candidal stomatitis, including infections of the tongue and oral mucosa.

How do you code candidemia?

Candidemia is coded as B37.7 for candidal sepsis, often requiring additional codes for severe sepsis or septic shock if applicable.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes