A49.0
Non-billableStaphylococcal infection, unspecified site
Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB95-B96
- •chlamydial infection NOSA74.9
- •meningococcal infection NOSA39.9
- •rickettsial infection NOSA79.9
- •spirochetal infection NOSA69.9
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcal infection, unspecified site?
The ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcal infection, unspecified site is A49.0. The full clinical description is "Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site". A49.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A49.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A49.0 represents “Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A49.0 a billable code?
No, A49.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under A49.0.
What chapter is A49.0 in?
A49.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A49.0?
A49.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95-B96); chlamydial infection NOS (A74.9); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under A49.0?
A49.0 has 2 child codes, including: A49.01 (Methicillin suscep staph infection, unsp site), A49.02 (Methicillin resis staph infection, unsp site).
Are additional codes required with A49.0?
Yes, when using A49.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A49.0?
A49.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887106. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A49.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like staphylococcal infection, unspecified site 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 A49.0?
A49.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C41 (Bacterial infection of unspecified site).
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