ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for skin candidiasis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Candidiasis, candidal › skin”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding skin candidiasis
The ICD-10-CM code for skin candidiasis is B37.2 (Candidiasis of skin and nail).
Within B37 (candidiasis), B37.2 is specifically for candidiasis of skin and nail. Related codes cover Candidal stomatitis (B37.0), pulmonary candidiasis (B37.1), of vulva and vagina (B37.3), of other urogenital sites (B37.4), Candidal meningitis (B37.5), Candidal endocarditis (B37.6), Candidal sepsis (B37.7), of other sites (B37.8) and 1 more.
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of B37.2, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: diaper dermatitis (L22).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about skin candidiasis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for skin candidiasis?
- B37.2 — Candidiasis of skin and nail.
Is B37.2 billable?
- Yes. B37.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can B37.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict B37.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is B37.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. B37.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.