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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for C. difficile Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for C. difficile Unspecified

A04.72
A48.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for c. difficile unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Clostridium difficile infection unspecified
C. diff infection unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for C. difficile Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for C. difficile Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code A04.72 for enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

Billable Code
A04.72
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of diarrhea and positive C. difficile test
documentation:
  • • Absence of 'recurrent' in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Non-recurrent C. difficile enterocolitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'not recurrent' if using A04.72.

Other specified bacterial diseases

Billable Code
A48.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive blood culture for C. difficile

Applicable To

  • • C. difficile bacteremia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the infection type is clearly documented as non-enterocolitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K52.1

Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis

Use if CDI leads to toxic megacolon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified C. difficile?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified C. difficile enterocolitis is A04.72, used when recurrence is not specified.

When should A04.72 be used?

Use A04.72 for enterocolitis due to C. difficile when recurrence is not documented.

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