B37.81

Billable

Candidal esophagitis

B37.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Candidal esophagitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B37.8
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are esophagus disorders? Esophagus disorders are problems with how your esophagus works. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You usually don't notice it unless you swallow something too big, hot, or cold. You might also notice it if something is wrong. When that happens, you might feel pain or have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). What causes esophagus disorders? The…

Read more about Esophagus Disorders 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 B37.81?
B37.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Candidal esophagitis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B37.81 a billable code?
Yes — B37.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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