A03.8
BillableOther shigellosis
Other shigellosis
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
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other shigellosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other shigellosis is A03.8. The full clinical description is "Other shigellosis". A03.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A03.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A03.8 represents “Other shigellosis”. 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 A03.8 a billable code?
Yes, A03.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A03.8 in?
A03.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A03.8?
A03.8 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 A03.8?
Yes, when using A03.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A03.8?
A03.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348093. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A03.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other shigellosis 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 A03.8?
A03.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C41 (Bacterial infection of unspecified site).
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