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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for skin coccidioidomycosis

B38.3

Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Coccidioidomycosis › skin”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding skin coccidioidomycosis

The ICD-10-CM code for skin coccidioidomycosis is B38.3 (Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis).

Within B38 (coccidioidomycosis), B38.3 is specifically for cutaneous coccidioidomycosis. Related codes cover acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis (B38.0), chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis (B38.1), pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified (B38.2), meningitis (B38.4), disseminated coccidioidomycosis (B38.7), other forms of coccidioidomycosis (B38.8) and unspecified (B38.9).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5728), DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC, relative weight 0.8772), DRG 974 (HIV with Major Related Condition with MCC, relative weight 3.0506), DRG 975 (HIV with Major Related Condition with CC, relative weight 1.3252) and DRG 976 (HIV with Major Related Condition without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.8124), in MDC 09 (Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast) and MDC 25 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about skin coccidioidomycosis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for skin coccidioidomycosis?

B38.3 — Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis.

Is B38.3 billable?

Yes. B38.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can B38.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict B38.3 as a principal diagnosis.

Is B38.3 a CC or MCC?

B38.3 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.