ICD‑10 Code A032 – Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A032 |
|---|---|
| Category | A03 – Shigellosis Shigellosis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A03.2 identifies shigellosis caused specifically by the bacterium Shigella boydii. This condition, also known as Group C shigellosis, is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the intestines, leading to symptoms of dysentery.
When to Use This Code
- Group C shigellosis
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A030 | Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae |
| A031 | Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri |
| 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 A03.2 specifically designates shigellosis caused by the bacterium Shigella boydii. This condition is also commonly known as Group C shigellosis or Boyd's dysentery.
Patients with shigellosis due to Shigella boydii often experience sudden onset of symptoms including diarrhea (which may be bloody or contain mucus), fever, stomach cramps, and a feeling of needing to pass stool even when the bowels are empty (tenesmus).
Yes, A03.2 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code used for reimbursement. The 2026 edition of this code became effective on October 1, 2025.
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