ICD‑10 Code A0224 – Salmonella osteomyelitis Salmonella osteomyelitis
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0224 |
|---|---|
| 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 A02.24 identifies Salmonella osteomyelitis, a specific bone infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. This billable code is crucial for accurate diagnosis reporting and reimbursement, indicating a localized Salmonella infection affecting bone tissue.
When to Use This Code
- Infection of bone due to Salmonella
- Osteomyelitis due to Salmonella arizonae
- Osteomyelitis due to Salmonella cholerae-suis
- Osteomyelitis due to Salmonella enteritidis
- Osteomyelitis 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 |
| A0223 | Salmonella arthritis Salmonella arthritis |
| 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
ICD-10-CM code A02.24 specifically identifies Salmonella osteomyelitis, which is an infection of the bone caused by Salmonella bacteria.
Yes, A02.24 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
A02.24 covers osteomyelitis caused by various Salmonella species, generally excluding S. typhi and S. paratyphi, which are coded differently. Specific examples include S. arizonae, S. cholerae-suis, S. enteritidis, and S. typhimurium.
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Salmonella osteomyelitis
A02.24
ICD-10 A02.24
ICD10 code for Salmonella osteomyelitis
Bone infection Salmonella
Salmonella bone infection
Osteomyelitis salmonella
Bacterial bone infection
Localized salmonella infection bone
ICD-10-CM A02.24
Diagnosis code A02.24
Salmonella arizonae osteomyelitis
Salmonella enteritidis bone infection