Chromomycosis, unspecified

This code represents a fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by various dematiaceous fungi, characterized by the formation of warty nodules or plaques. It is a chronic, progressive infection that can lead to significant disfigurement, primarily affecting individuals in tropical and subtropical regions.

Assign this code when the medical record documents a diagnosis of chromomycosis without specifying the causative organism or the specific clinical form of the disease. This code is appropriate when the physician's documentation clearly identifies the condition as chromomycosis but lacks further detail.

• Avoid using this code if the specific type of chromomycosis (e.g., caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi) is documented; instead, use a more specific code if available.
• Always review pathology reports and microbiology results for definitive identification of the fungal species, which may allow for more precise coding.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying conditions that may predispose a patient to fungal infections, such as immunocompromised states.