ICD‑10 Code A014 – Paratyphoid fever, unspecified Paratyphoid fever, unspecified
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A014 |
|---|---|
| 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 A01.4 represents unspecified paratyphoid fever, a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella paratyphi. This billable code is used for reimbursement purposes and indicates a prolonged febrile illness, typically less severe than typhoid fever.
When to Use This Code
- Infection due to Salmonella paratyphi NOS
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 |
| A012 | Paratyphoid fever B Paratyphoid fever B |
| A013 | Paratyphoid fever C Paratyphoid fever C |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A01.4 denotes paratyphoid fever, unspecified. This means a diagnosis of paratyphoid fever has been made, but the specific serotype (A, B, or C) is not specified.
Yes, A01.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, effective October 1, 2025, for the 2026 edition.
Paratyphoid fever is primarily caused by infection with Salmonella paratyphi serotypes, specifically Salmonella enterica. It results in a prolonged febrile illness.
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A01.4
Paratyphoid fever unspecified
Salmonella paratyphi infection
Unspecified paratyphoid
Febrile illness
ICD-10 A01.4
ICD10 code for paratyphoid fever
Schottmuller's disease ICD10
Bacterial infection unspecified
Salmonella infection ICD10
Diagnosis code A01.4