icd 10 code for pasteurella multocida

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code A28.0 are found in the index:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Clinical Information

PASTEURELLA INFECTIONS-. infections with bacteria of the genus pasteurella.

Information for Patients

Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most bacteria won't hurt you - less than 1% of the different types make people sick. Many are helpful.

The ICD code A280 is used to code Pasteurellosis

Pasteurellosis is an infection with a species of the bacterial genus Pasteurella, which is found in humans and other animals.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A28.0 - Pasteurellosis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A28.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 027.2 was previously used, A28.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is the ICd 10 code for pasteurellosis?

A28.0 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pasteurellosis . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

What does NEC not elsewhere mean?

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable#N#This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

What is the ICd 10 code for a cat bite?

W55.01XA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of bitten by cat, initial encounter. The code W55.01XA is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code W55.01XA might also be used to specify conditions or terms like bite of domestic pet, cat bite, cat bite - wound, localized septic infection by cat and/or dog bite due to pasteurella multocida, open bite of ankle , open bite of ankle, etc. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.#N#W55.01XA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like bitten by cat. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Is W55.01XA a POA?

W55.01XA is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.