ICD‑10 Code A0223 – Salmonella arthritis Salmonella arthritis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0223 |
|---|---|
| Category | A022 – Localized salmonella infections Localized salmonella infections |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A02.23 identifies Salmonella arthritis, a condition where a Salmonella bacterial infection causes inflammation in the joints. This code is billable and specific, used for reimbursement purposes for healthcare services.
When to Use This Code
- Arthritis due to Salmonella arizonae
- Arthritis due to Salmonella cholerae-suis
- Arthritis due to Salmonella enteritidis
- Arthritis due to Salmonella typhimurium
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0220 | Localized salmonella infection, unspecified Localized salmonella infection, unspecified |
| A0221 | Salmonella meningitis Salmonella meningitis |
| A0222 | Salmonella pneumonia Salmonella pneumonia |
| A0224 | Salmonella osteomyelitis Salmonella osteomyelitis |
| A0225 | Salmonella pyelonephritis Salmonella pyelonephritis |
| A0229 | Salmonella with other localized infection Salmonella with other localized infection |
| A028 | Other specified salmonella infections Other specified salmonella infections |
| A029 | Salmonella infection, unspecified Salmonella infection, unspecified |
FAQ
Yes, A02.23 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used by healthcare providers for reimbursement purposes when diagnosing and treating patients with Salmonella arthritis, particularly for services rendered on or after October 1, 2015.
Code A02.23 covers arthritis caused by various Salmonella species, including those often implicated in human infections such as Salmonella arizonae, Salmonella cholerae-suis, Salmonella enteritidis, and Salmonella typhimurium.
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