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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thrush

ICD-10 Coding for Thrush

B37.0
B37.3
B37.81

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

Also Known as:
Oral Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Candidal Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thrush

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thrush

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

  • • Presence of creamy white plaques on the tongue or buccal mucosa
  • • Positive KOH preparation

Applicable To

  • • Oral thrush

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies location and clinical findings.

Candidiasis of vulva and vagina

Non-Billable
B37.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Thick white discharge with pruritus
  • • Vaginal pH <4.5

Applicable To

  • • Vulvovaginal thrush

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies symptoms and test results.

Candidal esophagitis

Billable Code
B37.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Odynophagia with endoscopic confirmation of whitish plaques

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal thrush

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes endoscopic findings.

Candidiasis, unspecified

Billable Code
B37.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical diagnosis without specific location or lab confirmation

Important Notes

  • • Use as a last resort when specific details are unavailable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B20

HIV disease

Use when thrush is associated with HIV.

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 candidiasis of the mouth.

How do you code vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is coded as B37.3 in ICD-10, indicating candidiasis of the vulva and vagina.

What documentation is needed for coding thrush?

Documentation should include specific location, clinical findings, and any relevant test results to support the use of specific ICD-10 codes.

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