B45 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- B45.0 Pulmonary cryptococcosis
- B45.1 Cerebral cryptococcosis
- B45.2 Cutaneous cryptococcosis
- B45.3 Osseous cryptococcosis
- B45.7 Disseminated cryptococcosis
- B45.8 Other forms of cryptococcosis
- B45.9 Cryptococcosis, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to B45 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
B45 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about B45 ICD 10 code
If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful.
Some fungi reproduce through tiny spores in the air. You can inhale the spores or they can land on you. As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics.
Fungi can be difficult to kill. For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine directly to the infected area. Oral antifungal medicines are also available for serious infections.
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