A35
BillableOther tetanus
Other tetanus
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tetanus NOS
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
- •obstetrical tetanusA34
- •tetanus neonatorumA33
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
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(45)
SNOMED CT
- Tetanus76902006
- Localised tetanus240429008
- Localized tetanus240429008
- Cephalic tetanus240431004
- Tetanus with trismus240432006
- Tetanic opisthotonus240433001
- Generalised tetanus240434007
- Generalized tetanus240434007
- Infection caused by Clostridium tetani276202003
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to infectious disease724811002
- Autonomic disorder due to tetanus1259078003
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to tetanus1259078003
UMLS
- Clostridium tetani InfectionC0039614
- Clostridium tetani InfectionsC0039614
- Clostridium tetani infectionC0039614
- Infection caused by Clostridium tetaniC0039614
- Infection caused by Clostridium tetani (disorder)C0039614
- Infection, Clostridium tetaniC0039614
- Infections, Clostridium tetaniC0039614
- TetanusC0039614
- Tetanus (disorder)C0039614
- Tetanus NOSC0039614
- clostridial tetanusC0039614
- tetanusC0039614
- Other tetanusC0348126
Clinical Terms
- Clostridium tetani Infection
- Generalized tetanus
- Tetanus
- Tetanus NOS
- Autonomic disorder due to tetanus
- Infection caused by Clostridium tetani
- Tetanic opisthotonus
- Infection caused by Clostridium tetani (disorder)
- Infections, Clostridium tetani
- Localized tetanus
- Tetanus (disorder)
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to tetanus
- Clostridium tetani Infections
- Infection, Clostridium tetani
- Cephalic tetanus
- Generalised tetanus
- Tetanus with trismus
- clostridial tetanus
- Localised tetanus
- Disorder of autonomic nervous system due to infectious disease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other tetanus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other tetanus is A35. The full clinical description is "Other tetanus". A35 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A35 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A35 represents “Other tetanus”. 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 A35 a billable code?
Yes, A35 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A35 in?
A35 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A35?
A35 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; obstetrical tetanus (A34); tetanus neonatorum (A33).
Are additional codes required with A35?
Yes, when using A35, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A35 map to?
A35 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 1259078003, 240431004, 724811002, 240434007, 276202003, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A35?
A35 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0039614, C0348126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A35 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other tetanus 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 A35?
A35 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C13 (Tetanus).
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