Other dermatophytoses

This code represents fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes, excluding those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., tinea pedis, tinea corporis). It encompasses less common or unspecified forms of dermatophytosis affecting various body sites.

Use this code when documentation specifies a dermatophyte infection that doesn't fit a more specific tinea diagnosis. Examples include dermatophytosis of multiple sites not individually specified, or a general diagnosis of "dermatophytosis" without further detail. Documentation should clearly indicate a fungal infection caused by a dermatophyte.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific tinea diagnosis (e.g., tinea capitis, tinea cruris) is documented.
• Ensure the documentation confirms a dermatophyte infection; do not use for other types of fungal skin infections (e.g., candidiasis).
• Consider an additional code for the specific body site if known and not covered by a more specific tinea code.