ICD‑10 Code A029 – Salmonella infection, unspecified Salmonella infection, unspecified
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A029 |
|---|---|
| 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 A02.9 identifies an unspecified Salmonella infection, a prevalent bacterial illness often acquired through contaminated food. This code is used when the specific type or location of the Salmonella infection is not detailed, reflecting general salmonellosis.
When to Use This Code
- Infection due to Salmonella species (excluding S. typhi and S. paratyphi)
- Foodborne intoxication due to Salmonella (excluding S. typhi and S. paratyphi)
- Salmonella (aertrycke)
- Salmonella (arizonae)
- Salmonella (cholerae-suis)
- Salmonella (enteritidis)
- Salmonella (gallinarum)
- Salmonella (suipestifer)
- 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 |
| 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 |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A02.9 specifically diagnoses an unspecified Salmonella infection. This means the patient has been confirmed to have a Salmonella infection, but the exact species or the primary site of infection is not specified in the medical record.
People commonly contract Salmonella infections through the consumption of contaminated food, such as undercooked poultry, raw eggs, contaminated beef, or unwashed produce. It can also be spread through contact with infected animals, especially reptiles, without proper hand hygiene.
The most common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and headache. These symptoms usually manifest within 12 to 72 hours after infection and typically resolve within 4 to 7 days for most individuals.
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A02.9
Salmonella infection
unspecified Salmonella
foodborne illness
bacterial infection
salmonellosis
diarrhea
abdominal cramps
fever
ICD-10 A02.9
ICD-10-CM A02.9
ICD10 code for Salmonella infection
ICD10 code for unspecified Salmonella
Salmonella diagnosis
food poisoning