B37.81 Candidal esophagitis
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The ICD-10-CM code for Candidal esophagitis is B37.81 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- B35-B49: Mycoses (B35-B49)
- Category B37
- 21 codes (17 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to B37.81:
- Esophagitis (acute) (alkaline) (chemical) (chronic) (infectional) (necrotic) (peptic) (postoperative) (without bleeding) › candidal
- Candidiasis, candidal › esophagitis
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 43,850 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included B37.81 among the documented diagnoses.
- 4,080 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
HIV Infections (TOC entry)a. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections .............................................................. 19
Infectious agents causing diseases in other chapters (TOC)b. Infectious agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters ................................. 22
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
References
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B37.81 — Candidal esophagitis. ICD-10 Coding Pro (ICD-10-CM FY2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/codes/B37.81
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