Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis

This code represents a fungal infection of the lungs caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. It is a systemic mycosis primarily affecting the respiratory system, often presenting with chronic cough, dyspnea, and chest pain, and can disseminate to other organs.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of paracoccidioidomycosis specifically affecting the pulmonary system. This diagnosis is typically supported by positive fungal cultures, histopathology from lung biopsies, or serological tests in a patient presenting with respiratory symptoms.

• Differentiate from other fungal lung infections; this code is specific to Paracoccidioides.
• If disseminated disease is present, code the pulmonary involvement first, followed by codes for other affected organs.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "pulmonary" involvement to support this specific code.