Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

This code signifies a fungal infection of the lungs caused by Coccidioides species, where the specific type of pulmonary involvement (e.g., acute, chronic, cavitary) is not documented. It represents a primary or secondary infection affecting the respiratory system.

Use this code when documentation confirms coccidioidomycosis affecting the lungs, but lacks further specificity regarding the manifestation or stage of the pulmonary disease. This code is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified" or similar phrasing.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular form of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis (e.g., acute, chronic, disseminated).
• Ensure the medical record clearly indicates pulmonary involvement; do not use for extrapulmonary coccidioidomycosis without lung involvement.
• Consider sequencing this code after codes for underlying conditions if the coccidioidomycosis is a complication of another disease.