ICD-10-CM A37: Whooping cough

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A37

Whooping cough

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A37

Inclusion Terms

Paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis without pneumonia

Inclusion Terms

Paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A37):

A37.0 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis A37.00 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis without pneumonia A37.01 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia A37.1 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis A37.10 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis without pneumonia A37.11 - Whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis with pneumonia A37.8 - Whooping cough due to other Bordetella species A37.80 - Whooping cough due to other Bordetella species without pneumonia A37.81 - Whooping cough due to other Bordetella species with pneumonia A37.9 - Whooping cough, unspecified species A37.90 - Whooping cough, unspecified species without pneumonia A37.91 - Whooping cough, unspecified species with pneumonia

About ICD-10-CM Code A37 (Whooping cough)

ICD-10-CM code A37 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 A37 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A37 - Whooping cough. 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 Whooping cough.