Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

This code represents an acute fungal infection of the lungs caused by Coccidioides species, commonly known as Valley Fever. It typically presents with respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever, chest pain, and fatigue, often resembling a common cold or flu.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with a new or recent onset pulmonary coccidioidomycosis infection. Documentation should clearly indicate an acute presentation, often supported by positive serology (IgM antibodies), culture, or PCR for Coccidioides, along with characteristic clinical symptoms and imaging findings.

• Distinguish from chronic or disseminated forms of coccidioidomycosis, which have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "acute" to support the use of this particular subcategory.
• Consider co-reporting codes for associated symptoms (e.g., cough, fever) if they are not integral to the diagnosis itself and represent additional conditions.