ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for African histoplasmosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Histoplasmosis › African”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding African histoplasmosis
The ICD-10-CM code for African histoplasmosis is B39.5 (Histoplasmosis duboisii).
Within B39 (histoplasmosis), B39.5 is specifically for histoplasmosis duboisii. Related codes cover acute pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati (B39.0), chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati (B39.1), pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified (B39.2), disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati (B39.3), capsulati, unspecified (B39.4) and unspecified (B39.9).
Code first: associated AIDS (B20).
Use an additional code for any associated manifestations, such as: endocarditis (I39), meningitis (G02), pericarditis (I32) and retinitis (H32).
Common questions about African histoplasmosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for African histoplasmosis?
- B39.5 — Histoplasmosis duboisii.
Is B39.5 billable?
- Yes. B39.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can B39.5 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict B39.5 as a principal diagnosis.
Is B39.5 a CC or MCC?
- No. B39.5 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.