B47.9
BillableMycetoma, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic fungal or bacterial infection causing swelling and draining sinuses when the specific causative organism is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Determine if eumycetoma (fungal) or actinomycetoma (bacterial) can be specified
- •Document the anatomical site of the mycetoma