Find information on Tinea Versicolor diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes (B36.0), SNOMED CT concepts, and healthcare best practices. Learn about pityriasis versicolor symptoms, treatment, and differential diagnosis for accurate medical records and optimized reimbursement. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on managing and documenting this superficial fungal infection.
Also known as
Pityriasis versicolor
Skin infection causing discolored patches.
Dermatophytoses
Superficial fungal infections of the skin.
Other superficial mycoses
Fungal skin infections excluding dermatophytoses.
Viral, bacterial and other infections
Broad category encompassing various infectious skin diseases.
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Is the diagnosis Tinea Versicolor confirmed?
Yes
Is it specified as pityriasis versicolor?
No
Do not code B74.0. Query physician for confirmed diagnosis.
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Discolored skin patches |
| Vitiligo: Depigmented patches |
| Pityriasis alba: Pale, scaly patches |
Coding B36.0 without laterality (B36.1, B36.2) when documented, impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. ICD-10-CM coding, CDI query, medical record documentation.
Coding B36.0 for suspected but unconfirmed diagnosis. Code signs/symptoms instead. ICD-10 diagnosis coding, healthcare compliance, clinical documentation improvement.
Failing to code associated conditions like immunodeficiency, impacting risk adjustment and quality reporting. Medical coding audits, HCC coding, risk adjustment coding.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor. The patient reports hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules on the trunk, back, chest, andor shoulders. Lesions are described as finely scaling and may be pruritic, though often asymptomatic. The patient denies significant pain. Wood's lamp examination reveals a characteristic yellow-green fluorescence in affected areas, supporting the clinical diagnosis of tinea versicolor. Differential diagnoses considered include vitiligo, pityriasis alba, and seborrheic dermatitis. Based on the clinical presentation and Wood's lamp findings, the diagnosis of tinea versicolor is confirmed. Treatment plan includes topical antifungal agents such as ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or clotrimazole cream applied to affected areas as directed. Patient education provided regarding the recurrent nature of tinea versicolor and the importance of adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen. Follow-up appointment scheduled to assess treatment response and provide further management as needed. ICD-10 code B36.0 is assigned for this encounter.