Cryptococcosis, unspecified

This code represents a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus species, where the specific type of cryptococcosis is not documented. It can affect various body systems, most commonly the lungs and central nervous system (meningitis), but can also manifest as disseminated disease.

Assign this code when the medical record confirms a diagnosis of cryptococcosis but does not specify the anatomical site of infection (e.g., pulmonary, meningeal, cutaneous). This is appropriate when the provider's documentation simply states "cryptococcosis" without further detail.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if the site of infection is not specified, as more specific codes exist (e.g., B45.0 for pulmonary cryptococcosis).
• Do not use this code if the documentation indicates a specific organ involvement; instead, use the appropriate subcategory code.
• Consider co-morbid conditions such as HIV (B20) or other immunocompromised states, as these often predispose patients to cryptococcal infections.