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HomeICD-10 CodesA48
ICD-10-CM
Non-billable

A48

Classification
Category:Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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Coding Guidance
A48 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Includes
From A00-B99
Excludes 1
Excludes 2
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More Specific Codes

A48.0
Gas gangrene
A48.1
Legionnaires' disease
A48.2
Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]
A48.3
Toxic shock syndrome
A48.4
Brazilian purpuric fever
A48.5
Other specified botulism
A48.8
Other specified bacterial diseases

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov