ICD‑10 Code A0109 – Typhoid fever with other complications Typhoid fever with other complications
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0109 |
|---|---|
| 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 A01.09 is used for cases of typhoid fever that develop complications other than those specifically listed elsewhere, such as meningitis or pneumonia. These complications can affect various organ systems, including the digestive tract, kidneys, and lymphatic system. This code helps medical professionals accurately document and bill for the complex presentation of typhoid fever.
When to Use This Code
- Post-typhoid abscess
- Typhoidal cholangiolitis
- Typhoidal cholecystitis
- Typhoidal choledocholithiasis
- Glomerulonephritis due to typhoid fever
- Mesenteric lymphadenitis due to Salmonella typhi
- Nephritis due to typhoid fever
- Typhoid perichondritis of larynx
- Rheumatic typhoid fever
- Typhoid abdominal complications
- Typhoid ulcer (perforating)
- Typhoperitonitis
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 |
| A0104 | Typhoid arthritis Typhoid arthritis |
| A0105 | Typhoid osteomyelitis Typhoid osteomyelitis |
| 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 A01.09 indicates that you have been diagnosed with typhoid fever, and the infection has led to other specific complications that are not separately categorized, such as an abscess, kidney inflammation, or issues with your gallbladder, among others. Your doctor will explain the specific complication you are experiencing.
Coders should use A01.09 for typhoid fever with complications that are not explicitly covered by codes A01.01 (meningitis), A01.02 (heart involvement), A01.03 (pneumonia), A01.04 (arthritis), or A01.05 (osteomyelitis). This code is for any other specified complications, such as abscesses, cholangitis, nephritis, or peritoneal involvement.
Yes, A01.09 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used for reimbursement purposes to accurately reflect the diagnosis of typhoid fever with other specified complications.
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ICD-10 A01.09
Typhoid fever complications
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Post-typhoid abscess
Typhoidal cholangitis
Typhoidal cholecystitis
Typhoidal nephritis
Salmonella typhi complications
ICD10 code for typhoid fever with other complications
ICD10 code for complicated typhoid fever
ICD10 code for post-typhoid abscess