Paracoccidioidomycosis

This code represents paracoccidioidomycosis, a chronic systemic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. It primarily affects the lungs, but can disseminate to the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and other organs, often presenting with granulomatous lesions.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of paracoccidioidomycosis, also known as South American blastomycosis. This typically involves positive fungal cultures, histopathological findings, or serological tests indicating infection with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.

• Differentiate from other systemic mycoses; ensure the causative organism Paracoccidioides is explicitly documented.
• Code any associated manifestations or complications (e.g., pneumonia, skin lesions) separately, following sequencing guidelines.
• Review pathology and microbiology reports for definitive diagnostic confirmation.