ICD-10 Code B46.9 | Zygomycosis, unspecified Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include facial swelling, nasal discharge, fever, and necrotic lesions. Patients may also experience respiratory distress if the infection spreads to the lungs.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests, including culture and histopathology to identify the causative organism.

Zygomycosis is not contagious; it occurs primarily in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes or undergoing chemotherapy.

Treatment usually involves antifungal medications like Amphotericin B, along with supportive care and surgical intervention if necessary to remove necrotic tissue.