2025 ICD-10-CM code B40.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Mycoses 1 Feed
Acute pulmonary blastomycosis.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with acute pulmonary blastomycosis, confirmed by laboratory testing and/or imaging studies.
Diagnosis is based on travel history to endemic areas, physical examination, symptoms, lab tests (blood and sputum), and imaging (chest X-ray and CT). Treatment involves antifungal medications.
In simple words: Acute pulmonary blastomycosis is a lung infection caused by a fungus found in soil and decaying matter. It can cause flu-like symptoms.
A fungal infection caused by inhalation of Blastomyces dermatitidis spores, primarily affecting the lungs.It often presents with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, and muscle aches.
Example 1: A patient presents with fever, cough, and chest pain after a recent camping trip in the Midwest.Tests confirm acute pulmonary blastomycosis., An individual develops flu-like symptoms and a rash after working with soil.A diagnosis of acute pulmonary blastomycosis with cutaneous involvement is made., A patient with a history of HIV presents with respiratory distress. Imaging reveals pulmonary infiltrates, and cultures confirm acute pulmonary blastomycosis.
Documentation should include travel history, exposure to potential sources of infection, symptoms, physical exam findings, lab results, imaging reports, and treatment plan.
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- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
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