ICD-10-CM A22: Anthrax

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A22

Anthrax

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A22

Includes Notes

infection due to Bacillus anthracis

Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant carbuncle
  • Malignant pustule
Inclusion Terms
  • Inhalation anthrax
  • Ragpicker's disease
  • Woolsorter's disease
Inclusion Terms

Anthrax meningitis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A22):

A22.0 - Cutaneous anthrax A22.1 - Pulmonary anthrax A22.2 - Gastrointestinal anthrax A22.7 - Anthrax sepsis A22.8 - Other forms of anthrax A22.9 - Anthrax, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A22 (Anthrax)

ICD-10-CM code A22 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 A22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A22 - Anthrax. 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 Anthrax.