ICD‑10 Code A045 – Campylobacter enteritis Campylobacter enteritis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A045 |
|---|---|
| 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
A04.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Campylobacter enteritis, a common bacterial infection of the intestines. This billable code is essential for diagnosing and managing conditions characterized by symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain. It became effective on October 1, 2025.
When to Use This Code
- Signs/symptoms consistent with the code description
- No more specific diagnosis or etiology documented
- Used during initial or follow‑up encounters per payer rules
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 |
| A044 | Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections |
| A046 | Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A04.5 is a billable code used for reimbursement purposes to specifically identify a diagnosis of Campylobacter enteritis. It helps healthcare providers and insurers accurately track and process claims related to this bacterial intestinal infection.
Campylobacter infections are most commonly acquired from consuming contaminated food, especially undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water. Contact with infected animals, such as pets or livestock, can also transmit the bacteria.
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Campylobacter enteritis
Campylobacter intestinal infection
Enteric campylobacteriosis
Bacterial intestinal infection
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Foodborne illness
ICD-10-CM A04.5
A04.5 diagnosis code
ICD10 code for Campylobacter enteritis
Gastrointestinal infection
Bacterial enteritis