A28
Non-billableOther zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
A20-A28
Child Codes
5
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A28?
ICD-10-CM code A28 represents "Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A28 a billable code?
No, A28 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under A28.
What chapter is A28 in?
A28 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A28?
A28 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 A28?
A28 has 5 child codes, including: A28.0 (Pasteurellosis), A28.1 (Cat-scratch disease), A28.2 (Extraintestinal yersiniosis), A28.8 (Oth zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A28?
Yes, when using A28 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A28?
A28 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494044. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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