A42.2
BillableCervicofacial actinomycosis
Cervicofacial actinomycosis
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
- •actinomycetomaB47.1
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(30)
SNOMED CT
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis23014006
- Paramandibular actinomycosis240436009
- Submandibular actinomycosis240437000
- Skeletal actinomycosis240439002
- Actinomycosis of jaw240440000
- Mandibular actinomycosis240440000
- Lacrimal canaliculitis caused by Actinomyces israelii422770008
- Actinomycosis of tonsil424327005
- Tonsillar actinomycosis424327005
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Tonsillar actinomycosis
- lumpy jaw
- Submandibular actinomycosis
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis (disorder)
- Paramandibular actinomycosis
- Cervicofacial actinomycotic infection
- Actinomycosis of jaw
- Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial
- Actinomycosis of tonsil
- Lacrimal canaliculitis caused by Actinomyces israelii
- jaw lumpy
- Mandibular actinomycosis
- Skeletal actinomycosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cervicofacial actinomycosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for cervicofacial actinomycosis is A42.2. The full clinical description is "Cervicofacial actinomycosis". A42.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A42.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A42.2 represents “Cervicofacial actinomycosis”. 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 A42.2 a billable code?
Yes, A42.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A42.2 in?
A42.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A42.2?
A42.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; actinomycetoma (B47.1).
Are additional codes required with A42.2?
Yes, when using A42.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A42.2 map to?
A42.2 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 240440000, 424327005, 23014006, 422770008, 240436009, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A42.2?
A42.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0001264. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A42.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cervicofacial actinomycosis 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 A42.2?
A42.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C10.2 (Cervicofacial actinomycosis).
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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.