ICD-10-CM Code B37.81

Candidal esophagitis

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: A00–B99
  3. Section: B35-B49
  4. Block: B37
  5. B37.81 - Candidal esophagitis
Version 2020 Billable Code

Valid for Submission

B37.81 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of candidal esophagitis. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code B37.81 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like candidiasis of esophagus co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection, candidiasis of mouth and esophagus, candidiasis of the esophagus, candidiasis of the esophagus, disorder of gastrointestinal tract co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection, gastrointestinal candidiasis, etc

ICD-10:B37.81
Short Description:Candidal esophagitis
Long Description:Candidal esophagitis

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code B37.81 are found in the index:


Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Candidiasis of esophagus co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection
  • Candidiasis of mouth and esophagus
  • Candidiasis of the esophagus
  • Candidiasis of the esophagus
  • Disorder of gastrointestinal tract co-occurrent with human immunodeficiency virus infection
  • Gastrointestinal candidiasis
  • Gastrointestinal candidiasis

Diagnostic Related Groups

The ICD-10 code B37.81 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V37.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2020.

  • 368 - MAJOR ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS WITH MCC
  • 369 - MAJOR ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS WITH CC
  • 370 - MAJOR ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC

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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


Esophagus Disorders

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.

The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.

Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.

Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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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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