A33
BillableTetanus neonatorum
Tetanus neonatorum
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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
- Tetanus neonatorum43424001
- Tetanus omphalitis61145000
- Trismus87866006
- Omphalitis239095007
- Localised tetanus240429008
- Localized tetanus240429008
- Tetanus with trismus240432006
- Tetanic opisthotonus240433001
- Trismus present314367006
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to infectious disease724811002
- Autonomic disorder due to tetanus1259078003
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to tetanus1259078003
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Tetanus with trismus
- Neonatal Tetanus
- Trismus
- Localized tetanus
- Autonomic disorder due to tetanus
- Tetanus omphalitis
- Tetanus neonatorum (disorder)
- Trismus present
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to tetanus
- Localised tetanus
- Omphalitis
- Tetanic opisthotonus
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to infectious disease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tetanus neonatorum?
The ICD-10-CM code for tetanus neonatorum is A33. The full clinical description is "Tetanus neonatorum". A33 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A33 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A33 represents “Tetanus neonatorum”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A33 a billable code?
Yes, A33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A33 in?
A33 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A33?
A33 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A33?
Yes, when using A33, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A33 map to?
A33 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 1259078003, 724811002, 240429008, 239095007, 240433001, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A33?
A33 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0343312. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A33 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tetanus neonatorum 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 A33?
A33 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C15 (Tetanus neonatorum).
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