ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE
A48
Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
Diagnosis reference
Nonbillable categoryThis entry is a category or subcategory. Choose the appropriate billable descendant based on the clinical documentation.
Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification
Related entries
Up to 30 descendants in this category
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| A48.0 | Gas gangrene | Billable |
| A48.1 | Legionnaires' disease | Billable |
| A48.2 | Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever] | Billable |
| A48.3 | Toxic shock syndrome | Billable |
| A48.4 | Brazilian purpuric fever | Billable |
| A48.5 | Other specified botulism | Category |
| A48.51 | Infant botulism | Billable |
| A48.52 | Wound botulism | Billable |
| A48.8 | Other specified bacterial diseases | Billable |
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