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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Oropharyngeal Thrush

ICD-10 Coding for Oropharyngeal Thrush

B37.0
B37.81

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Oropharyngeal 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 on oral mucosa
documentation:
  • • KOH prep or culture confirming Candida

Applicable To

  • • Oral thrush
  • • Oropharyngeal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of oral lesions and any associated conditions.

Candidal esophagitis

Billable Code
B37.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Dysphagia with endoscopic evidence of white exudate in esophagus

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes endoscopic findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B20

HIV disease

Use when oral thrush is associated with HIV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oropharyngeal thrush?

The ICD-10 code for oropharyngeal thrush is B37.0, which is used for candidal stomatitis or oral thrush.

Can B37.81 be used without 'esophagitis' documentation?

Yes, B37.81 can be used for esophageal candidiasis even if 'esophagitis' is not explicitly documented.

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