ICD-10 B39.3
Billable / Specific CCDisseminated histoplasmosis capsulati
About ICD-10-CM B39.3
ICD-10-CM code B39.3 represents Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B39). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B39.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for B39.3
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
B39.3 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under B39.3. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Generalized histoplasmosis capsulati
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Disseminated histoplasmosis capsulati. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B39.3
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B39.3 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B39.3.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B39.3
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert B39.3 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| B39.3 | 11509 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To B39.3
Other codes in section B35-B49 (Mycoses).
ICD-10 B39.3, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B39.3 billable? +
Yes, B39.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to B39.3? +
ICD-10 B39.3 includes: Generalized histoplasmosis capsulati.
Is B39.3 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What ICD-9 codes does B39.3 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, B39.3 maps to ICD-9 codes: 11509. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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