B35.4 — Tinea corporis
B35.4

What this code means
Ringworm of the body: a fungal skin infection causing itchy, ring-shaped patches.
Also called: tinea corporis, ringworm.
When this code is used
Used for tinea (ringworm) of the body.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code B35.4 belongs to Chapter 1: Infectious and parasitic diseases, which covers codes A00–B99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B35.4?
B35.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Tinea corporis”. Ringworm of the body: a fungal skin infection causing itchy, ring-shaped patches.
When is code B35.4 used?
Used for tinea (ringworm) of the body. It belongs to Chapter 1 of ICD-10-CM (Infectious and parasitic diseases).
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