Question 1

Is B37 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B37 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code B37 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B37 represents Candidiasis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code B37 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B37 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B37?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B37 is section:B35-B49 (Mycoses (B35-B49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from B37?

Accepted Answer

Code B37 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neonatal candidiasis (P37.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with B37 as they represent different diagnoses.

B372026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes26Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes3Included conditions

Is B37 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B37 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B37 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B37?

What conditions are excluded from B37?