ICD‑10 Code A044 – Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A044 |
|---|---|
| Category | A04 – Other bacterial intestinal infections Other bacterial intestinal infections |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A04.4 is used to classify other specified intestinal infections caused by Escherichia coli. This code covers E. coli enteritis not otherwise specified, helping medical professionals accurately document and bill for these bacterial conditions.
When to Use This Code
- Escherichia coli enteritis NOS
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A040 | Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection |
| A041 | Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection |
| A042 | Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection |
| A043 | Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection |
| A045 | Campylobacter enteritis Campylobacter enteritis |
| A046 | Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A04.4 represents 'Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections.' It is used for intestinal E. coli infections that are not specifically classified as enteropathogenic, enterotoxigenic, enteroinvasive, or enterohemorrhagic.
Yes, A04.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used for reimbursement purposes when accurately documenting a diagnosis of other intestinal E. coli infections.
This code specifically includes 'Escherichia coli enteritis NOS,' referring to E. coli-related inflammation of the small intestine when the specific type of E. coli is not detailed.
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A04.4
ICD-10-CM A04.4
intestinal Escherichia coli infection
E. coli enteritis
Escherichia coli enteritis NOS
bacterial intestinal infection
ICD10 code for E. coli enteritis
ICD10 code for intestinal E. coli infection
abdominal infection
gastrointestinal infection