Prostatic coccidioidomycosis

This code signifies a fungal infection of the prostate gland caused by Coccidioides species. It represents a localized manifestation of coccidioidomycosis affecting the prostate, which can lead to symptoms such as dysuria, perineal pain, and hematuria.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis affecting the prostate. This typically occurs in patients residing in or traveling to endemic areas who present with prostatic symptoms and have laboratory or biopsy confirmation of Coccidioides infection in prostatic tissue.

• Ensure documentation specifies the prostate as the affected organ; otherwise, use a more general coccidioidomycosis code.
• Always look for associated systemic coccidioidomycosis codes (B38.x) if the infection is disseminated.
• Confirm the infectious agent is Coccidioides to differentiate from other fungal prostatic infections.