A22.0
BillableCutaneous anthrax
Cutaneous anthrax
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant carbuncle
- Malignant pustule
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- infection due to Bacillus anthracis
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(32)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Charbon
- Anthrax, skin type
- Bacterial infection caused by Bacillus
- Crust on skin
- Skin eschar
- skin anthrax
- Cutaneous anthrax (disorder)
- Malignant pustule
- Malignant carbuncle
- anthrax cutaneous
- Infection due to Bacillus anthracis
- Splenic fever
- Milzbrand
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cutaneous anthrax?
The ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous anthrax is A22.0. The full clinical description is "Cutaneous anthrax". A22.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A22.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A22.0 represents “Cutaneous anthrax”. 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 A22.0 a billable code?
Yes, A22.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A22.0 in?
A22.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A22.0?
A22.0 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 A22.0?
Yes, when using A22.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A22.0 map to?
A22.0 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 409498004, 128944008, 271765003, 84980006, 409590008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A22.0?
A22.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0003177, C1401399. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A22.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cutaneous anthrax 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 A22.0?
A22.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B97 (Anthrax).
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