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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Oral Thrush

ICD-10 Coding for Oral Thrush

B37.0
B37.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Oral Thrush

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 confirmed by KOH prep.
coding:
  • • Sequence underlying conditions before B37.0.

Applicable To

  • • Oral thrush
  • • Candidal infection of the mouth

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lesion location and diagnostic method.

Candidiasis, unspecified

Billable Code
B37.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if specific site is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.3

Long-term (current) use of antibiotics

Use when antibiotic use is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral thrush?

The ICD-10 code for oral thrush is B37.0, which is used for candidal stomatitis confirmed by clinical or laboratory evidence.

How should oral thrush be documented for coding?

Document oral thrush by specifying lesion location, appearance, and diagnostic confirmation such as KOH prep or culture results.

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