B45.8

Billable

Other forms of cryptococcosis

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 6 — Opportunistic Infections

0.439

V24HCC 6 — Opportunistic Infections

0.440

ESRDHCC 6 — Opportunistic Infections

0.000

RxHCCHCC 5 — Opportunistic Infections

0.000

What This Code Means

This code represents cryptococcosis infections caused by the Cryptococcus fungus that affect areas of the body other than the lungs or central nervous system, such as skin, bones, or other organs. It's a serious fungal infection that typically occurs in people with weakened immune systems.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when the cryptococcosis affects sites other than the lungs (B45.0) or meninges/CNS (B45.1), and the specific site is not better described by other B45 subcategories
•Always investigate the patient's immune status and document whether this is related to HIV/AIDS or other immunocompromising conditions, as this may require additional coding

Clinical Significance

Other forms of cryptococcosis captures Cryptococcus infections affecting sites not specifically classified elsewhere, such as hepatic, adrenal, prostatic, or ocular involvement. These unusual sites often indicate disseminated disease and warrant thorough evaluation for multi-system involvement.

Documentation Requirements

✓Culture or histopathologic confirmation from the specific affected site
✓Specific organ/site of infection documented clearly
✓Evaluation for disseminated disease documented
✓Immunocompromised status and underlying conditions documented
✓Treatment plan appropriate for the affected organ system

Commonly Confused Codes

B45.0-B45.3 (Site-specific cryptococcosis) - use these when the specific site has its own code (lung, brain, skin, bone)B45.7 (Disseminated cryptococcosis) - use when multiple organ systems are involved B45.9 (Cryptococcosis, unspecified) - B45.8 is preferred when the site IS documented but lacks a specific subcategory code

Code Hierarchy

└B45Cryptococcosis └B45.8Other forms of cryptococcosis

└B45.8Other forms of cryptococcosis