Histoplasmosis duboisii

This code represents an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma duboisii, a specific variant of histoplasmosis primarily found in Africa. It typically manifests as cutaneous or subcutaneous lesions, often with bone involvement, and can disseminate to other organs.

Use this code when documentation explicitly identifies histoplasmosis due to Histoplasma duboisii. This diagnosis is typically confirmed through fungal culture, histopathology, or molecular testing from affected tissues.

• Ensure the documentation specifies duboisii as the causative organism; otherwise, use a more general histoplasmosis code.
• Code any associated manifestations (e.g., osteomyelitis, skin lesions) separately, if applicable, and sequence according to the primary reason for the encounter.
• Do not confuse with other forms of histoplasmosis (e.g., Histoplasma capsulatum), which have distinct codes.