ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
B36.0 — Pityriasis versicolor
Chapter A00-B99: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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Common questions about B36.0 (Pityriasis versicolor)
What does ICD-10 code B36.0 mean?
B36.0 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Pityriasis versicolor. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is B36.0 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, B36.0 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does B36.0 belong to?
B36.0 belongs to the chapter "Certain infectious and parasitic diseases" (codes A00-B99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗