2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 112.9
Candidiasis of unspecified site
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 112.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 112.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
112.9 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM B37.9 Candidiasis, unspecified
Clinical Information
- A condition in which candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire body
- Infection with a fungus of the genus candida. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by candida albicans. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- Infection with a fungus of the genus candida; usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by candida albicans; includes chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis (thrush), and monilial vaginitis
with pneumonia 112.4
vulvovaginitis 112.1
