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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Candidiasis of Mouth

ICD-10 Coding for Candidiasis of Mouth

B37.0
B37.83

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

Also Known as:
Oral Thrush
Oral Candidiasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Candidiasis of Mouth

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Candidiasis of Mouth

Use ICD-10 code B37.0 for candidiasis of mouth, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidiasis of mouth

Billable Code
B37.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of white plaques and positive lab tests
coding_criteria:
  • • Specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • Oral thrush
  • • Fungal infection of the mouth

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site and confirms with lab tests to avoid unspecified coding.

Candidal cheilitis

Billable Code
B37.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Erythema and fissures at the corners of the mouth
  • • Positive culture for Candida

Applicable To

  • • Angular cheilitis due to Candida

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lip involvement and confirms with lab tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B37.81

Candidal esophagitis

Use if esophageal involvement is confirmed alongside oral candidiasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for candidiasis of the mouth?

The ICD-10 code for candidiasis of the mouth is B37.0, used when the site is specified and confirmed by clinical findings or lab tests.

How do you code oral thrush in ICD-10?

Oral thrush is coded as B37.0 in ICD-10, provided the diagnosis is confirmed with clinical findings and lab tests.

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