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B36

Non-billable

Other superficial mycoses

B36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial mycoses. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B36.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection , you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful. Some fungi reproduce through tiny spores in the air. You can inhale the spores or they can land on you. As a result, fungal…

Read more about Fungal Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B36?
B36 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other superficial mycoses". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B36 a billable code?
No — B36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B36.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B36?
B36 has 6 more specific child codes, including B36.0, B36.1, B36.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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