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# B37.1 Pulmonary candidiasis

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Pulmonary candidiasis

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Candidal bronchitis
-   Candidal pneumonia

### Includes

-   candidosis
-   moniliasis

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   neonatal candidiasis (P37.5)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
-   mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   , if applicable:
-   pulmonary mycetoma (J4B)

## Related codes

-   [`B37.0` Candidal stomatitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.0/)
-   [`B37.2` Candidiasis of skin and nail ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.2/)
-   [`B37.31` Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.31/)
-   [`B37.32` Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.32/)
-   [`B37.41` Candidal cystitis and urethritis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.41/)
-   [`B37.42` Candidal balanitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.42/)
-   [`B37.49` Other urogenital candidiasis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.49/)
-   [`B37.5` Candidal meningitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/b37.5/)

## Common questions

### Is B37.1 a billable code?

Yes. B37.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

B37 Candidiasis

Chapter

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Billable

Yes

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