ICD‑10 Code A038 – Other shigellosis Other shigellosis
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A038 |
|---|---|
| Category | A03 – Shigellosis Shigellosis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A03.8 identifies cases of shigellosis where the specific type of infection is known but falls outside of the more commonly classified species. This billable code is crucial for accurate medical documentation and reimbursement, reflecting 'other specified' forms of the bacterial intestinal infection.
When to Use This Code
- Specified type of shigellosis, not elsewhere classified (NEC)
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 |
| A032 | Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii |
| A033 | Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei |
| A039 | Shigellosis, unspecified Shigellosis, unspecified |
FAQ
Yes, A03.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in the United States.
While codes A03.0-A03.3 specify particular Shigella species, A03.8 is used for 'other specified' types that don't fit those categories. It provides more detailed information than the general 'unspecified shigellosis' code A03.9, indicating that a specific, but less common, type of Shigella was identified.
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