ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A49.0
Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A49.0
- Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection NOS
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A49.0 (Staphylococcal infection)
ICD-10-CM code A49.0 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 A49.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A49.0 - Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site. 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 Staphylococcal infection related to unspecified site.