2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 022.9 : Anthrax, unspecified. Short description: Anthrax NOS. ICD-9-CM 022.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 022.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Not Valid for Submission
022.9 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of anthrax, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Information for Medical Professionals
References found for the code 022.9 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
Information for Patients
Anthrax is a disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a germ that lives in soil. Many people know about it from the 2001 bioterror attacks. In the attacks, someone purposely spread anthrax through the U.S. mail. This killed five people and made 22 sick.
ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
What is the cause of anthrax in sheep?
An acute infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria bacillus anthracis. It commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats. Infection in humans often involves the skin (cutaneous anthrax), the lungs (inhalation anthrax), or the gastrointestinal tract. Anthrax is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics.
When will the ICD-10 A22.9 be released?
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM A22.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
How do you get gastrointestinal disease?
gastrointestinal, which affects the digestive system. You can get it by eating infected meat.
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