2022 ICD-10-CM Code B45.9
Cryptococcosis, unspecified
Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | B45.9 |
| Short Description: | Cryptococcosis, unspecified |
| Long Description: | Cryptococcosis, unspecified |
Code Classification
B45.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of cryptococcosis, unspecified. The code B45.9 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code B45.9 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like cryptococcosis, cryptococcosis associated with aids or cryptococcus gattii infection.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like B45.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
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 B45.9 are found in the index:
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Cryptococcosis
- Cryptococcosis associated with AIDS
- Cryptococcus gattii infection
Clinical Information
- CRYPTOCOCCOSIS-. infection with a fungus of the genus cryptococcus.
- MENINGITIS CRYPTOCOCCAL-. meningeal inflammation produced by cryptococcus neoformans an encapsulated yeast that tends to infect individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other immunocompromised states. the organism enters the body through the respiratory tract but symptomatic infections are usually limited to the lungs and nervous system. the organism may also produce parenchymal brain lesions torulomas. clinically the course is subacute and may feature headache; nausea; photophobia; focal neurologic deficits; seizures; cranial neuropathies; and hydrocephalus. from adams et al. principles of neurology 6th ed pp721 2
Convert B45.9 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code B45.9 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 117.5 - Cryptococcosis (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)