Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

This code represents a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species, commonly known as Valley Fever, when the specific form or location of the infection is not documented. It indicates the presence of coccidioidomycosis without further clinical detail regarding its manifestation (e.g., pulmonary, disseminated).

Use this code when a patient is diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the site of infection or whether it is acute, chronic, or disseminated. This code is appropriate when the physician's documentation simply states "coccidioidomycosis" without further elaboration.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation is available (e.g., pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, disseminated coccidioidomycosis).
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to allow for more precise coding.
• This code is a "catch-all" for unspecified cases; strive for greater specificity when supported by the medical record.