ICD-10-CM A48.8: Other specified bacterial diseases

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About ICD-10-CM Code A48.8 (Other specified bacterial diseases)

ICD-10-CM code A48.8 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 A48.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A48.8 - Other specified bacterial diseases. 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 specified bacterial diseases.