ICD-10-CM Code B37.8

Candidiasis of other sites

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: A00–B99
  3. Section: B35-B49
  4. Block: B37
  5. B37.8 - Candidiasis of other sites
Version 2020 Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

B37.8 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of candidiasis of other sites. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

ICD-10:B37.8
Short Description:Candidiasis of other sites
Long Description:Candidiasis of other sites

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

  • B37.81 - Candidal esophagitis
  • B37.82 - Candidal enteritis
  • B37.83 - Candidal cheilitis
  • B37.84 - Candidal otitis externa
  • B37.89 - Other sites of candidiasis

Code Classification

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


Yeast Infections

Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under control. If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection.

Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways:

  • Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth
  • Candida esophagitis is thrush that spreads to your esophagus, the tube that takes food from your mouth to your stomach. It can make it hard or painful to swallow.
  • Women can get vaginal yeast infections, causing vaginitis
  • Yeast infections of the skin cause itching and rashes
  • Yeast infections in your bloodstream can be life-threatening

Antifungal medicines get rid of yeast infections in most people. If you have a weak immune system, treatment might be more difficult.


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