B43 ICD-10-CM Code: Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
B43Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where B43 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Mycoses (B35-B49)
- 3
Category B43
Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess
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Code B43
Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess
More specific choices
Codes under B43
B43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B43.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B43.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B43.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B43.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B43.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B43 mean?
B43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess.”
Is B43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B43 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B43 located in ICD-10-CM?
B43 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Mycoses (B35-B49) (B35–B49), under category B43, Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess.
What coding notes are listed for B43?
No inclusion terms are listed for B43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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