ICD Code B37-

ICD code B37- is candidiasis, which refers to infections caused by Candida species, commonly known as yeast infections, affecting various parts of the body such as the mouth, throat, genitals, or skin.

1. Presence of localized or systemic fungal infection confirmed by laboratory testing or clinical evaluation

2. Symptoms such as white patches, redness, or soreness in the affected area (oral, genital, skin, or nails)

3. Evidence of itching, burning, or discomfort in the involved site

4. History of recent antibiotic use, immunosuppression, diabetes, or other risk factors for fungal overgrowth

5. Recurrence or persistence of symptoms despite initial treatment

6. Exclusion of other causes of similar symptoms through differential diagnosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code B37- include:

- 87801 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, multiple organisms)

- 87210 (Smear, primary source with interpretation; wet mount for infectious agents)

- 87480 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid; Candida species, direct probe technique)

- 87506 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid; Candida species, amplified probe technique)

- 87621 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid; Candida species, quantification)

- 81000 (Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent)

- 87081 (Culture, presumptive, pathogenic organisms, screening only)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates)

- 11981 (Insertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant)

- 11982 (Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant)

- 11983 (Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant)

- 99201–99499 (Evaluation and management services, as appropriate for patient encounter)

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