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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Candidiasis

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Candidiasis

B37.81

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

Also Known as:
Candidal Esophagitis
Oesophageal Candidiasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Candidiasis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Candidiasis

Use ICD-10 code B37.81 for candidal esophagitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidal esophagitis

Billable Code
B37.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of white plaques on endoscopy
documentation:
  • • Biopsy confirmation of Candida

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies esophageal involvement and confirmatory tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1-

Dysphagia

Use to specify phase of dysphagia if present.

B20

HIV

Use if the patient is HIV positive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal candidiasis?

The ICD-10 code for esophageal candidiasis is B37.81, which is used for candidal esophagitis confirmed by endoscopy or biopsy.

How should esophageal candidiasis be documented?

Document esophageal candidiasis with endoscopic findings of white plaques and biopsy results confirming Candida hyphae.

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