A24.2
BillableSubacute and chronic melioidosis
Subacute and chronic melioidosis
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(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
- Subacute and chronic melioidosis186312003
- Pulmonary melioidosis240391001
- Chronic suppurative melioidosis240392008
- Infection due to Burkholderia pseudomallei428111003
- Infection due to Malleomyces pseudomallei428111003
- Infection due to Pseudomonas pseudomallei428111003
- Infection due to Whitmore's bacillus428111003
- Melioidosis428111003
- Whitmore's disease428111003
Clinical Terms
- Infection due to Malleomyces pseudomallei
- Infection due to Pseudomonas pseudomallei
- Subacute and chronic melioidosis (disorder)
- Pulmonary melioidosis
- Infection due to Burkholderia pseudomallei
- Infection due to Whitmore's bacillus
- Whitmore's disease
- Chronic suppurative melioidosis
- Melioidosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subacute and chronic melioidosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for subacute and chronic melioidosis is A24.2. The full clinical description is "Subacute and chronic melioidosis". A24.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A24.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A24.2 represents “Subacute and chronic melioidosis”. 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 A24.2 a billable code?
Yes, A24.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A24.2 in?
A24.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A24.2?
A24.2 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 A24.2?
Yes, when using A24.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A24.2 map to?
A24.2 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 240392008, 428111003, 240391001, 186312003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A24.2?
A24.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348971. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A24.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like subacute and chronic melioidosis 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 A24.2?
A24.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C42 (Melioidosis).
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