Pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified

This code represents a fungal infection of the lungs caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, where the specific form or manifestation of the pulmonary involvement is not further specified in the medical record. It indicates the presence of blastomycosis primarily affecting the respiratory system.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of pulmonary blastomycosis, but lacks details regarding its specific type (e.g., acute, chronic, disseminated with pulmonary involvement). This is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "pulmonary blastomycosis, unspecified" or similar terminology.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular form of pulmonary blastomycosis (e.g., acute, chronic).
• Always review the medical record for any additional details that might allow for a more specific blastomycosis code.
• Consider sequencing this code after codes for underlying conditions or symptoms if they are the primary reason for the encounter.