ICD-10-CM A20: Plague

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A20

Plague

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A20

Includes Notes

infection due to Yersinia pestis

Inclusion Terms
  • Abortive plague
  • Asymptomatic plague
  • Pestis minor

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A20):

A20.0 - Bubonic plague A20.1 - Cellulocutaneous plague A20.2 - Pneumonic plague A20.3 - Plague meningitis A20.7 - Septicemic plague A20.8 - Other forms of plague A20.9 - Plague, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A20 (Plague)

ICD-10-CM code A20 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 A20 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A20 - Plague. 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 Plague.