What is the ICD-10 code for candidal dermatitis?

The ICD-10 code for candidal dermatitis is B37.2, which covers candidiasis of the skin and nail. Use L22 as a secondary code if diaper dermatitis is also present.

How do you code diaper rash with Candida?

For diaper rash with confirmed Candida, use B37.2 as the primary code and L22 as the secondary code, ensuring documentation specifies Candida presence.

ICD-10 Coding for Candidal Dermatitis(B37.2, B35.4, B37.9)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for candidal dermatitis, including B37.2 and L22, with documentation tips and clinical validation criteria.

Also known as:

Yeast Infection RashCandidal IntertrigoDiaper Rash with Candida

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Candidal Dermatitis

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
B37.2	Candidiasis of skin and nail	Use when Candida is confirmed via laboratory tests or clinical findings such as satellite pustules.	KOH prep showing pseudohyphae Fungal culture positive for Candida
L22	Diaper dermatitis	Use when diaper dermatitis is present, especially if Candida is confirmed.	Clinical diagnosis of diaper rash

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidiasis of skin and nail

B37.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other specified dermatitisL30.8

Use for dermatitis not caused by Candida, characterized by linear or geometric patterns.

Tinea crurisB35.4

Use for fungal infections with scaly borders and central clearing, confirmed by KOH prep showing hyphae.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Candidal Dermatitis.

Failure to document Candida confirmation

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Educate clinicians on documentation standards, Use templates to ensure completeness

Using L22 alone for yeast-associated diaper rash.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to improper DRG assignment., Compliance: Failure to comply with coding guidelines for Excludes2 notes., Data Quality: Inaccurate representation of patient condition in medical records.

Mitigation

Code B37.2 + L22 when Candida is confirmed.

Incorrect code sequencing

Impact

Failure to sequence B37.2 before L22 when both are applicable.

Mitigation

Educate coders on proper sequencing rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B37.2.

Primary Code

B37.2

Candidiasis of skin and nail

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ICD-10 Coding for Candidal Dermatitis(B37.2, B35.4, B37.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for candidal dermatitis?

How do you code diaper rash with Candida?

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