U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B43.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Pheomycotic brain 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

B43.1

Pheomycotic brain abscess

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where B43.1 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Mycoses (B35-B49)

  3. 3

    Category B43

    Chromomycosis and pheomycotic abscess

  4. 4

    Code B43.1

    Pheomycotic brain abscess

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Cerebral chromomycosis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B43.1.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B43.1.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B43.1.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for B43.1.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B43.1 mean?

B43.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pheomycotic brain abscess.”

Is B43.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B43.1 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is B43.1 located in ICD-10-CM?

B43.1 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 B43.1?

Its listed inclusion terms are Cerebral chromomycosis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related B43 codes

B43.0

Cutaneous chromomycosis

B43.2

Subcutaneous pheomycotic abscess and cyst

B43.8

Other forms of chromomycosis

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