Cutaneous coccidioidomycosis

This code represents a fungal infection of the skin caused by Coccidioides species, commonly known as Valley Fever. It manifests as skin lesions, which can be primary (direct inoculation) or secondary (dissemination from a pulmonary infection).

Use this code when documentation explicitly states cutaneous coccidioidomycosis, either as a primary skin infection or as a manifestation of disseminated disease. Supporting documentation should include a definitive diagnosis from a physician, often based on biopsy results, fungal cultures, or serological testing.

• Differentiate between primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis and skin lesions secondary to disseminated disease; if disseminated, code the underlying systemic infection first.
• Ensure documentation specifies "cutaneous" to avoid confusion with other forms of coccidioidomycosis.
• Review the patient's history for travel to endemic areas (e.g., southwestern United States, parts of Mexico and Central/South America).