2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B36Other superficial mycoses

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B35-B49›B36

ICD-10-CM B36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other superficial mycoses, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B36.0, B36.1, B36.2, and B36.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B36
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other superficial mycoses
Short Description
Other superficial mycoses
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B35-B49
Mycoses

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB35-B49Mycoses
CategoryB36Other superficial mycoses
This CodeB36Other superficial mycoses

Specific Coding for Other superficial mycosesOverview

Non-specific codes like B36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B36.0 for Pityriasis versicolor

  • Use B36.1 for Tinea nigra

  • Use B36.2 for White piedra

  • Use B36.3 for Black piedra

  • Use B36.8 for Other specified superficial mycoses

  • Use B36.9 for Superficial mycosis, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B36: its own notes plus those printed at 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 Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name B36, its category, or a range that includes it.

Includes 1

These notes mention B36.

  • B35 Dermatophytosis
    tinea, any type except those in B36.-

Patient EducationClinical

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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 B36Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other superficial mycoses?

B36 is the ICD-10-CM category for other superficial mycoses, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B36 (Other superficial mycoses) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other superficial mycoses, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other superficial mycoses need a more specific code from this category, such as B36.0, B36.1, and B36.2.