ICD-10-CM A28: Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A28

Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A28

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica (A04.6)
  • plague (A20.-)
Inclusion Terms

Cat-scratch fever

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A28):

A28.0 - Pasteurellosis A28.1 - Cat-scratch disease A28.2 - Extraintestinal yersiniosis A28.8 - Other specified zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified A28.9 - Zoonotic bacterial disease, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A28 (Other zoonotic bacterial diseases)

ICD-10-CM code A28 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 A28 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A28 - Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified. 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 Other zoonotic bacterial diseases related to not elsewhere classified.