Disseminated coccidioidomycosis

This code signifies a widespread fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species, where the disease has spread beyond the lungs to other organs or systems of the body. It indicates a systemic involvement of coccidioidomycosis, often presenting with symptoms affecting multiple sites.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates coccidioidomycosis has disseminated from the primary site (typically the lungs) to other areas such as the skin, bones, joints, central nervous system, or genitourinary tract. This code is appropriate when the patient exhibits signs and symptoms of systemic involvement confirmed by diagnostic tests.

• Always ensure the medical record explicitly states "disseminated" or describes involvement of multiple non-pulmonary sites.
• Do not confuse with localized coccidioidomycosis (e.g., pulmonary coccidioidomycosis) unless dissemination is also present.
• Code any associated manifestations or complications (e.g., meningitis, osteomyelitis) in addition to this code.