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A24.9

Billable

Melioidosis, unspecified

Melioidosis, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A20-A28

Parent Code

A24

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Infection due to Pseudomonas pseudomallei NOS
  • Whitmore's disease

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for melioidosis, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for melioidosis, unspecified is A24.9. The full clinical description is "Melioidosis, unspecified". A24.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A24.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A24.9 represents “Melioidosis, unspecified”. 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 A24.9 a billable code?

Yes, A24.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A24.9 in?

A24.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A24.9?

A24.9 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 A24.9?

Yes, when using A24.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A24.9 map to?

A24.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 428111003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A24.9?

A24.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0025229. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A24.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like melioidosis, unspecified 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 A24.9?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A24.9 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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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.