2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B35.8Other dermatophytoses

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B35-B49›B35

ICD-10-CM B35.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B35.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other dermatophytoses. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Fungal infections.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B35.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other dermatophytoses
Short Description
Other dermatophytoses
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
B35
Dermatophytosis

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB35-B49Mycoses
CategoryB35Dermatophytosis
This CodeB35.8Other dermatophytoses

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Allergy-sensitivity to fungi syndrome
  • Deep seated dermatophytosis
  • Disseminated dermatophytosis
  • Epidermophytide
  • Granulomatous dermatophytosis
  • Id reaction
  • Majocchi granuloma
  • Microsporide
  • Tinea faciei
  • Tinea of perianal region
  • Trichophytide

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B35.8: its own notes plus those printed at B35, block B35-B49, and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From B35 Dermatophytosis applies to 9 codes
  • favus
  • infections due to species of Epidermophyton, Micro-sporum and Trichophyton
  • tinea, any type except those in B36.-
From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Disseminated dermatophytosis
  • Granulomatous dermatophytosis

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block B35-B49 Mycoses applies to 104 codes
  • hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
  • mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)
From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INF004
Fungal infections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Tinea

    fungal infection of keratinized tissues such as hair, skin and nails. the main causative fungi include microsporum; trichophyton; and epidermophyton.

Patient EducationClinical

Fungal Infections

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert B35.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
110.6 Deep dermatophytosis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
110.8 Dermatophytosis site NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About B35.8Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other dermatophytoses?

The ICD-10-CM code for other dermatophytoses is B35.8 (sometimes written as B358). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is B35.8 (Dermatophytosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other dermatophytoses on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does B35.8 group to?

When other dermatophytoses is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of B35.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other dermatophytoses converts to ICD-9-CM 110.6 (deep dermatophytosis) and 110.8 (dermatophytosis site NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.