FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
B39: Histoplasmosis
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Histoplasmosis. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Nonbillable heading. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
CMS-HCC V28
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
CMS-HCC V24
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
ESRD
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
PACE
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
RxHCC
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
HHS-HCC
Not applicable to this nonbillable heading
More specific FY2027 codes
- B39.0: Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulatiBillable code
- B39.1: Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulatiBillable code
- B39.2: Pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecifiedBillable code
- B39.3: Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulatiBillable code
- B39.4: Histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecifiedBillable code
- B39.5: Histoplasmosis duboisiiBillable code
- B39.9: Histoplasmosis, unspecifiedBillable code
FY2027 Tabular instructions
Instructions below include applicable chapter, section and parent-code notes. Each note identifies where it appears in the official source.
Includes
diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
Source: A00-B99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
Source: B35-B49 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)
Source: B35-B49 (section, inherited).
Code first
associated AIDS (B20)
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Instructional note
code for any associated manifestations, such as:
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Instructional note
endocarditis (I39)
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Instructional note
meningitis (G02)
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Instructional note
pericarditis (I32)
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Instructional note
retinitis (H32)
Source: B39 (category, direct).
Compare the FY2027 additions, removals and billable-status changes
What does B39 mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Histoplasmosis. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is B39 billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks B39 as a nonbillable heading. Select a complete billable child code.
Does B39 map to an HCC?
Risk-model mapping is not applicable to this nonbillable heading. Check a complete billable child code.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Payment model: CMS CY 2027 Rate Announcement. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition