What is the ICD-10 code for oral thrush?

The ICD-10 code for oral thrush is B37.0, which is used for candidiasis of the mouth.

How do you code vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is coded as B37.3 in ICD-10, indicating candidiasis of the vulva and vagina.

What documentation is needed for coding thrush?

Documentation should include specific location, clinical findings, and any relevant test results to support the use of specific ICD-10 codes.

ICD-10 Coding for Thrush(B37.0, B37.3, B37.81)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for thrush, including oral and vulvovaginal candidiasis. Find documentation requirements and coding tips.

Also known as:

Oral CandidiasisVulvovaginal CandidiasisCandidal Infection

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Thrush

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
B37.0	Candidiasis of mouth	Use for confirmed oral thrush with clinical validation.	Presence of creamy white plaques on the tongue or buccal mucosa Positive KOH preparation
B37.3	Candidiasis of vulva and vagina	Use for confirmed vulvovaginal candidiasis with clinical validation.	Thick white discharge with pruritus Vaginal pH <4.5
B37.81	Candidal esophagitis	Use for confirmed esophageal candidiasis with endoscopic validation.	Odynophagia with endoscopic confirmation of whitish plaques
B37.9	Candidiasis, unspecified	Use only when specific location or lab confirmation is unavailable.	Clinical diagnosis without specific location or lab confirmation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidal stomatitis

B37.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Candidal esophagitisB37.81

Acute vaginitisN76.0

Esophagitis, unspecifiedK20.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Thrush.

Vague documentation of thrush.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use specific clinical terms., Document test results and symptoms clearly.

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Could result in non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Reduces the specificity and quality of health data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports the use of specific codes like B37.0 or B37.3.

Not coding underlying conditions first.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can affect DRG assignment., Compliance: Violates sequencing rules in ICD-10., Data Quality: Impacts the accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Sequence underlying conditions like HIV (B20) before thrush codes.

Incorrect sequencing

Impact

Failure to code underlying conditions first.

Mitigation

Educate coders on proper sequencing rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B37.0.

Primary Code

B37.0

Candidal stomatitis

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ICD-10 Coding for Thrush(B37.0, B37.3, B37.81)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral thrush?

How do you code vulvovaginal candidiasis?

What documentation is needed for coding thrush?

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