ICD‑10 Code A048 – Other specified bacterial intestinal infections Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A048 |
|---|---|
| Category | A047 – Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A04.8 is used to diagnose other specified bacterial intestinal infections that do not fall under more specific bacterial causes. This billable code covers a range of bacterial agents causing gastrointestinal symptoms, essential for accurate medical record-keeping and reimbursement.
When to Use This Code
- Staphylococcal colitis
- Diarrhea due to specified bacteria NEC
- Diarrhea due to Clostridium perfringens
- Diarrhea due to Staphylococcus
- Enteritis due to specified bacteria NEC
- Enteritis due to Aerobacter aerogenes
- Enteritis due to Enterobacter aerogenes
- Enteritis due to Staphylococcus
- Staphylococcal enteritis
- Helicobacter pylori intestinal infection
- Pseudotuberculous enterocolitis
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0471 | Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent |
| A0472 | Enterocolitis d/t Clostridium difficile, not spcf as recur Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent |
| A049 | Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A04.8 signifies 'Other specified bacterial intestinal infections.' It is used when a bacterial infection of the intestines is identified, but the specific bacterium is not one of those listed in codes A04.0 through A04.7, such as E. coli, Campylobacter, Yersinia, or C. difficile.
A04.8 should be used when a bacterial pathogen causing an intestinal infection has been identified, but it falls outside of the categories specified in other A04 subcodes. Examples include intestinal infections caused by Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, certain Enterobacter species, or Helicobacter pylori.
Yes, A04.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in healthcare billing.
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