ICD-10-CM Code B37.42
Candidal balanitis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.B37.42 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of candidal balanitis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code B37 is used to code Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any type of Candida (a type of yeast). When it affects the mouth, it is commonly called thrush. Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. When it affects the vagina, it is commonly called a yeast infection. Signs and symptoms include genital itching, burning, and sometimes a white "cottage cheese-like" discharge from the vagina. Less commonly the penis may be affected, resulting in itchiness. Very rarely, the infection may become invasive spreading throughout the body, resulting in fevers along with other symptoms depending on the parts of the body affected.
| Specialty: | Infectious Disease |
| MeSH Code: | D002177 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 112 |
Oral candidiasis (thrush)
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #727-728 - Inflammation of the male reproductive system with MCC.
- DRG Group #727-728 - Inflammation of the male reproductive system without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'B37.42 - Candidal balanitis'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code B37.42 and a single ICD9 code, 112.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: B37.4 - Candidiasis of other urogenital sites