ICD-10-CM A03: Shigellosis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A03

Shigellosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A03

Inclusion Terms

Group A shigellosis [Shiga-Kruse dysentery]

Inclusion Terms

Group B shigellosis

Inclusion Terms

Group C shigellosis

Inclusion Terms

Group D shigellosis

Inclusion Terms

Bacillary dysentery NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A03):

A03.0 - Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae A03.1 - Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri A03.2 - Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii A03.3 - Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei A03.8 - Other shigellosis A03.9 - Shigellosis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A03 (Shigellosis)

ICD-10-CM code A03 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A03 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A03 - Shigellosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Shigellosis.