Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B36

Other superficial mycoses

ICD-10-CM Code:
B36
ICD-10 Code for:
Other superficial mycoses
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)
    • Mycoses
      (B35-B49)
      • Other superficial mycoses
        (B36)

B36 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other superficial mycoses. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other superficial mycoses

Non-specific codes like B36 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other superficial mycoses:

  • Use B36.0 for Pityriasis versicolor - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B36.1 for Tinea nigra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B36.2 for White piedra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B36.3 for Black piedra - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B36.8 for Other specified superficial mycoses - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B36.9 for Superficial mycosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


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.

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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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.