B39.9
BillableHistoplasmosis, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A fungal infection caused by Histoplasma fungus with unspecified type or manifestation.
Coding Tips
- •This is the least specific histoplasmosis code; use only when type (capsulatum vs. duboisii) and presentation are unknown
- •Attempt to obtain more specific documentation before assigning this code