A00
Non-billableCholera
Cholera
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
UMLS
- CholeraC0008354
- Cholera (disorder)C0008354
- Cholera due to Vibrio choleraeC0008354
- Cholera, unspecifiedC0008354
- CholerasC0008354
- Classical choleraC0008354
- Infection, Vibrio choleraeC0008354
- Infections, Vibrio choleraeC0008354
- Unspecified choleraC0008354
- Vibrio cholera gastroenteritisC0008354
- Vibrio cholera infectionC0008354
- Vibrio cholerae InfectionC0008354
- Vibrio cholerae InfectionsC0008354
- Vibrio cholerae gastroenteritisC0008354
- Vibrio cholerae infectionC0008354
- asiatic choleraC0008354
- choleraC0008354
- cholerasC0008354
- epidemic choleraC0008354
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cholera?
The ICD-10-CM code for cholera is A00. The full clinical description is "Cholera". A00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A00 represents “Cholera”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A00 a billable code?
No, A00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under A00.
What chapter is A00 in?
A00 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A00?
A00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under A00?
A00 has 3 child codes, including: A00.0 (Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae), A00.1 (Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar eltor), A00.9 (Cholera, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with A00?
Yes, when using A00, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A00?
A00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0008354. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A00 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cholera affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A00?
A00 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A00 (Cholera).
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