Find comprehensive information on Skin Candidiasis diagnosis, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (B37), SNOMED CT concepts, and differential diagnosis considerations. Learn about common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for Cutaneous Candidiasis. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and clinicians seeking accurate and up-to-date guidance on Skin Candidiasis diagnosis and management. Explore relevant medical terminology, clinical findings, and best practices for documenting Candidiasis of the skin.
Also known as
Candidiasis
Fungal infections caused by Candida species.
Mycoses
Diseases caused by fungal infections, excluding systemic mycoses.
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Covers various skin conditions, including infections and inflammatory disorders.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the skin candidiasis localized?
Yes
Specific site documented?
No
Generalized/disseminated?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Skin yeast infection |
Tinea cruris (jock itch) |
Intertrigo (skin fold inflammation) |
Coding skin candidiasis without specifying the affected body area leads to inaccurate coding and claims.
Lack of proper clinical documentation to support the diagnosis of skin candidiasis poses audit risks and coding errors like B37.9.
Discrepancies between clinical findings and documented diagnosis of skin candidiasis can lead to coding and compliance issues.
Patient presents with clinical manifestations consistent with skin candidiasis (cutaneous candidiasis, yeast infection skin, moniliasis). The affected area, located [specify location: e.g., intertriginous area of the groin, axillae, inframammary folds, perianal region], exhibits [describe lesion morphology: e.g., erythematous plaques with satellite lesions, pustules, scaling, maceration]. Patient reports [describe symptoms: e.g., pruritus, burning sensation, pain]. Differential diagnoses considered include intertrigo, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Diagnosis of skin candidiasis is based on clinical presentation and may be confirmed with potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation demonstrating pseudohyphae and budding yeast. Risk factors for cutaneous candidiasis identified include [list applicable factors: e.g., obesity, diabetes mellitus, antibiotic use, immunosuppression, warm and humid environment, occlusive clothing]. Treatment plan includes topical antifungal therapy with [specify medication: e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin] applied to the affected area [specify frequency: e.g., twice daily] for [specify duration: e.g., two weeks]. Patient education provided regarding proper hygiene, keeping the area dry, and avoiding tight-fitting clothing. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [specify timeframe: e.g., two weeks] to assess treatment response. ICD-10 code B37.9 Candidiasis, unspecified is documented for billing purposes.