ICD‑10 Code A0104 – Typhoid arthritis Typhoid arthritis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0104 |
|---|---|
| Category | A010 – Typhoid fever Typhoid fever |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A01.04 represents typhoid arthritis, a specific and billable diagnosis. This condition is a joint inflammation that occurs as a complication of typhoid fever, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium *Salmonella typhi*.
When to Use This Code
- Arthritis associated with typhoid fever
- Joint inflammation due to Salmonella typhi
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0100 | Typhoid fever, unspecified Typhoid fever, unspecified |
| A0101 | Typhoid meningitis Typhoid meningitis |
| A0102 | Typhoid fever with heart involvement Typhoid fever with heart involvement |
| A0103 | Typhoid pneumonia Typhoid pneumonia |
| A0105 | Typhoid osteomyelitis Typhoid osteomyelitis |
| A0109 | Typhoid fever with other complications Typhoid fever with other complications |
| A011 | Paratyphoid fever A Paratyphoid fever A |
| A012 | Paratyphoid fever B Paratyphoid fever B |
| A013 | Paratyphoid fever C Paratyphoid fever C |
| A014 | Paratyphoid fever, unspecified Paratyphoid fever, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A01.04 specifically represents 'Typhoid arthritis.' This diagnosis is used when a patient develops inflammation of the joints as a direct complication of typhoid fever.
Yes, A01.04 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code used for diagnostic coding and reimbursement. The 2026 edition of this code became effective on October 1, 2025.
Typhoid arthritis is caused by *Salmonella typhi*, the bacterium responsible for typhoid fever. It occurs when the bacterial infection spreads from the bloodstream to the joints, leading to inflammatory joint disease.
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