A82.9
BillableRabies, unspecified
Rabies, unspecified
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
- •postpolio syndromeG14
- •sequelae of poliomyelitisB91
- •sequelae of viral encephalitisB94.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
SNOMED CT
- Hydrophobia14168008
- Lyssa14168008
- Rabies14168008
- Derriengue59671002
- Incubating rabies240461007
- Rabies prodrome240462000
- Acute neurological rabies240463005
- Rabies coma240464004
- Rabies - recovery phase240465003
- Rabies - hydrophobia266196000
- Disorder confirmed395098000
- Human rabies398446008
- Neurological disorder confirmed407626008
- Paralytic rabies415035006
- Confirmed rabies722887005
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Hydrophobia
- Lyssas
- Human rabies
- Paralytic rabies
- Lyssa
- Neurological disorder confirmed
- Derriengue
- Rabies - hydrophobia
- Rabies prodrome
- Rabies coma
- Acute neurological rabies
- Disorder confirmed
- Rabies - recovery phase
- Rabies virus infection
- Incubating rabies
- Rabies (disorder)
- Confirmed rabies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rabies, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for rabies, unspecified is A82.9. The full clinical description is "Rabies, unspecified". A82.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A82.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A82.9 represents “Rabies, 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 A82.9 a billable code?
Yes, A82.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A82.9 in?
A82.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A82.9?
A82.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; postpolio syndrome (G14); sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91); and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A82.9?
Yes, when using A82.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A82.9 map to?
A82.9 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 240463005, 722887005, 59671002, 395098000, 398446008, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A82.9?
A82.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0034494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A82.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rabies, 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 A82.9?
A82.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C82 (Rabies).
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