Other specified superficial mycoses

This code represents superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails that do not fit into more specific categories of dermatophytosis or candidiasis. These mycoses are typically confined to the outermost layers of the epidermis, hair shaft, or nail plate, causing localized symptoms such as scaling, itching, or discoloration.

Use this code when documentation specifies a superficial fungal infection that is not clearly identified as tinea (e.g., tinea corporis, tinea pedis) or candidiasis (e.g., cutaneous candidiasis). This code is appropriate for less common or unclassified superficial fungal infections where the specific organism or clinical presentation doesn't align with other defined codes.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "other specified superficial mycosis" or describes a superficial fungal infection not classifiable elsewhere.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific ICD-10-CM code for a superficial mycosis (e.g., B35.- for dermatophytosis, B37.2 for cutaneous candidiasis) can be assigned.
• Query the provider for a more specific diagnosis if the documentation is vague regarding the type of superficial mycosis.