ICD-10-CM A48: Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A48

Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A48

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

actinomycetoma (B47.1)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • endotoxic shock NOS (R57.8)
  • sepsis NOS (A41.9)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the organism (B95, B96)

Use Additional Code

code for associated wound

Inclusion Terms
  • Clostridial cellulitis
  • Clostridial myonecrosis
Inclusion Terms

Systemic Hemophilus aegyptius infection

Inclusion Terms

Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]

Inclusion Terms

Non-foodborne botulism NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A48):

A48.0 - Gas gangrene A48.1 - Legionnaires' disease A48.2 - Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever] A48.3 - Toxic shock syndrome A48.4 - Brazilian purpuric fever A48.5 - Other specified botulism A48.51 - Infant botulism A48.52 - Wound botulism A48.8 - Other specified bacterial diseases

About ICD-10-CM Code A48 (Other bacterial diseases)

ICD-10-CM code A48 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 A48 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A48 - Other 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 bacterial diseases related to not elsewhere classified.