A42.2
BillableCervicofacial actinomycosis
Cervicofacial actinomycosis
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
- actinomycetoma (B47.1)
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis23014006
- Paramandibular actinomycosis240436009
- Submandibular actinomycosis240437000
- Skeletal actinomycosis240439002
- Actinomycosis of jaw240440000
- Mandibular actinomycosis240440000
- Lacrimal canaliculitis caused by Actinomyces israelii422770008
- Actinomycosis of tonsil424327005
- Tonsillar actinomycosis424327005
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cervicofacial actinomycosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for cervicofacial actinomycosis is A42.2. The full clinical description is "Cervicofacial actinomycosis". A42.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A42.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A42.2 represents "Cervicofacial actinomycosis". 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 A42.2 a billable code?
Yes, A42.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A42.2 in?
A42.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A42.2?
A42.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; actinomycetoma (B47.1).
Are additional codes required with A42.2?
Yes, when using A42.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A42.2 map to?
A42.2 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 240440000, 424327005, 23014006, 422770008, 240436009, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A42.2?
A42.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0001264. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.