ICD‑10 Code A012 – Paratyphoid fever B Paratyphoid fever B
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A012 |
|---|---|
| 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 A01.2 represents Paratyphoid fever B, a specific type of bacterial infection caused by Salmonella paratyphi B. This code is billable and specific, used for diagnostic reimbursement starting October 1, 2025.
When to Use This Code
- Infection due to Salmonella schottmuelleri
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 |
| A0109 | Typhoid fever with other complications Typhoid fever with other complications |
| A011 | Paratyphoid fever A Paratyphoid fever A |
| A013 | Paratyphoid fever C Paratyphoid fever C |
| A014 | Paratyphoid fever, unspecified Paratyphoid fever, unspecified |
FAQ
Paratyphoid fever B is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella paratyphi B, a type of Salmonella bacteria, similar in symptoms but often milder than typhoid fever.
Paratyphoid fever B is specifically coded as A01.2 in the ICD-10-CM system, which is used for diagnostic classification and reimbursement.
Yes, A01.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used to indicate a diagnosis for insurance claims and reimbursement purposes.
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