A36.0
BillablePharyngeal diphtheria
Pharyngeal diphtheria
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Diphtheritic membranous angina
- Tonsillar diphtheria
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(32)
SNOMED CT
- Diphtheritic membrane3419005
- Diphtheritic membranous angina3419005
- Faucial diphtheria3419005
- Palatal paralysis129583005
- Paralysis of palate129583005
- Paralysis of uvula697991001
- Diphtheria of respiratory system715659006
- Respiratory diphtheria715659006
- Sequela of infection caused by Corynebacterium722551008
- Paralysis of uvula after diphtheria789005009
- Postdiphtheritic paralysis of uvula789005009
- Pharyngeal diphtheria1090211000119102
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Diphtheria of respiratory system
- Faucial diphtheria
- Palatal paralysis
- Sequela of infection caused by Corynebacterium
- Paralysis of palate
- Tonsillar diphtheria
- Respiratory diphtheria
- Postdiphtheritic paralysis of uvula
- Paralysis of uvula after diphtheria
- Faucial diphtheria (disorder)
- Diphtheritic membranous angina
- Paralysis of uvula
- Diphtheritic membrane
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pharyngeal diphtheria?
The ICD-10-CM code for pharyngeal diphtheria is A36.0. The full clinical description is "Pharyngeal diphtheria". A36.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A36.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A36.0 represents “Pharyngeal diphtheria”. 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 A36.0 a billable code?
Yes, A36.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A36.0 in?
A36.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A36.0?
A36.0 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 A36.0?
Yes, when using A36.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A36.0 map to?
A36.0 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 715659006, 3419005, 129583005, 697991001, 789005009, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A36.0?
A36.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0012556, C1395448. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A36.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pharyngeal diphtheria 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 A36.0?
A36.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C17.0Z (Pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria, unspecified).
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