A48
Non-billableOther bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
Other 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
A30-A49
Child Codes
7
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.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A48?
ICD-10-CM code A48 represents "Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A48 a billable code?
No, A48 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under A48.
What chapter is A48 in?
A48 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A48?
A48 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; actinomycetoma (B47.1).
What are the subcategories under A48?
A48 has 7 child codes, including: A48.0 (Gas gangrene), A48.1 (Legionnaires' disease), A48.2 (Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]), A48.3 (Toxic shock syndrome), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with A48?
Yes, when using A48 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A48?
A48 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494052. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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