A39.1
BillableWaterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Meningococcal hemorrhagic adrenalitis
- Meningococcic adrenal syndrome
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(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(58)
SNOMED CT
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcaemia36102002
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcemia36102002
- Meningococcal Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome36102002
- Meningococcal adrenal syndrome36102002
- Meningococcal haemorrhagic adrenalitis36102002
- Meningococcal hemorrhagic adrenalitis36102002
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen disease36102002
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome36102002
- Adrenal haemorrhage49111001
- Adrenal hemorrhage49111001
- Adrenocortical haemorrhage237766002
- Adrenocortical hemorrhage237766002
UMLS
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcaemiaC1403891
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcemiaC1403891
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcemia (disorder)C1403891
- Adrenalitides, Meningococcal HemorrhagicC1403891
- Adrenalitis, Meningococcal HemorrhagicC1403891
- Friderichsen-Waterhouse syndromeC1403891
- Fulminant Meningococcal Sepsis with Adrenal ApoplexyC1403891
- Hemorrhagic Adrenalitides, MeningococcalC1403891
- Hemorrhagic Adrenalitis, MeningococcalC1403891
- Meningococcal Hemorrhagic AdrenalitidesC1403891
- Meningococcal Hemorrhagic AdrenalitisC1403891
- Meningococcal Waterhouse Friderichsen SyndromeC1403891
- Meningococcal Waterhouse-Friderichsen SyndromeC1403891
- Meningococcal Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndromeC1403891
- Meningococcal adrenal syndromeC1403891
- Meningococcal haemorrhagic adrenalitisC1403891
- Meningococcal hemorrhagic adrenalitisC1403891
- Meningococcic adrenal syndromeC1403891
- Syndrome, Meningococcal Waterhouse-FriderichsenC1403891
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome, MeningococcalC1403891
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen diseaseC1403891
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndromeC1403891
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, meningococcalC1403891
Clinical Terms
- Syndrome, Meningococcal Waterhouse-Friderichsen
- Meningococcal Hemorrhagic Adrenalitis
- Friderichsen-Waterhouse syndrome
- Meningococcal haemorrhagic adrenalitis
- Adrenalitides, Meningococcal Hemorrhagic
- Meningococcal Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, meningococcal
- Hemorrhagic Adrenalitis, Meningococcal
- Adrenocortical hemorrhage
- Adrenocortical haemorrhage
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen disease
- Hemorrhagic Adrenalitides, Meningococcal
- Fulminant Meningococcal Sepsis with Adrenal Apoplexy
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcemia
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcemia (disorder)
- Meningococcal Hemorrhagic Adrenalitides
- Meningococcal adrenal syndrome
- Adrenal haemorrhage
- Adrenalitis, Meningococcal Hemorrhagic
- Meningococcic adrenal syndrome
- Acute adrenal insufficiency with meningococcaemia
- Adrenal hemorrhage
- Meningococcal Waterhouse Friderichsen Syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome?
The ICD-10-CM code for waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome is A39.1. The full clinical description is "Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome". A39.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A39.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A39.1 represents “Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome”. 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 A39.1 a billable code?
Yes, A39.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A39.1 in?
A39.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A39.1?
A39.1 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 A39.1?
Yes, when using A39.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A39.1 map to?
A39.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 36102002, 49111001, 237766002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A39.1?
A39.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1403891. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A39.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome 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 A39.1?
A39.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1C.1 (Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome).
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