ICD‑10 Code A030 – Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A030 |
|---|---|
| Category | A03 – Shigellosis Shigellosis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A03.0 identifies shigellosis specifically caused by the bacterium Shigella dysenteriae. This billable code is crucial for diagnosing and managing Group A shigellosis, also known as Shiga-Kruse dysentery, which is an acute intestinal infection.
When to Use This Code
- Group A shigellosis [Shiga-Kruse dysentery]
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A031 | Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri |
| A032 | Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii |
| A033 | Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei |
| A038 | Other shigellosis Other shigellosis |
| A039 | Shigellosis, unspecified Shigellosis, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A03.0 is used to specifically identify shigellosis caused by the bacterium Shigella dysenteriae. This includes Group A shigellosis and Shiga-Kruse dysentery, differentiating it from other types of shigellosis.
Yes, A03.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used by healthcare providers on claims to indicate a precise diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, effective with the 2026 edition from October 1, 2025.
Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae typically causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms. These can include acute diarrhea, often bloody or with mucus, abdominal cramps, fever, and tenesmus (a painful urge to defecate).
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Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
A03.0 ICD-10
ICD-10 A03.0
Shigella dysenteriae infection
Group A shigellosis
Shiga-Kruse dysentery
Bacillary dysentery Shiga-Kruse
ICD10 code for Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
ICD10 code for Group A shigellosis
Diagnosis code A03.0
Intestinal bacterial infection ICD-10
Gastrointestinal disorder ICD-10