2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B48.3Geotrichosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B35-B49›B48

ICD-10-CM B48.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B48.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for geotrichosis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 867 through 869. As a secondary diagnosis, it counts as a complication or comorbidity (CC) and moves an inpatient stay to a higher severity level within its MS-DRG family. It does not count, however, when the principal diagnosis is one of 2 closely related codes. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Fungal infections.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B48.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Geotrichosis
Short Description
Geotrichosis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
B48
Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB35-B49Mycoses
CategoryB48Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified
This CodeB48.3Geotrichosis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Geotrichosis
  • Geotrichum candidum or Geotrichum klebahnii
  • Infection by Geotrichum candidum

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B48.3: 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

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Geotrichum stomatitis

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.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INF004
Fungal infections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Geotrichosis

    infection due to the fungus geotrichum.

Patient EducationClinical

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert B48.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
117.9 Mycoses NEC & NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 B48.3Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for geotrichosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for geotrichosis is B48.3 (sometimes written as B483). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is B48.3 (Other mycoses, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report geotrichosis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does B48.3 group to?

When geotrichosis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 867, 869, 868, with relative weights from 0.6784 to 2.1855 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is B48.3 a CC or MCC?

CMS lists B48.3 as a CC (complication or comorbidity) for FY 2027. Reported as a secondary diagnosis, it moves the inpatient stay to a higher-weighted DRG within its severity family. It does not count when the principal diagnosis is one of the 2 closely related codes in its exclusion list.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of B48.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, geotrichosis converts to ICD-9-CM 117.9 (mycoses NEC & NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.