Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

This code represents a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species, commonly known as Valley Fever, where the specific type or manifestation of the infection is not documented. It can affect various organ systems, most commonly the lungs, but can disseminate to other areas of the body.

This code is appropriate when a patient has a confirmed diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis, but the medical record does not specify whether it is acute, chronic, pulmonary, disseminated, or another specific form. It should be used when the provider's documentation simply states "coccidioidomycosis" without further detail.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation regarding the type or manifestation of coccidioidomycosis is available.
• Query the provider for clarification if the documentation is vague but suggests a more specific form of the disease.
• Consider additional codes for associated symptoms or complications, such as pneumonia (J18.-) or meningitis (G00.2), if documented.