A48 Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header with 7 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• actinomycetoma (B47.1)

Applies from A48 Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (never code together)

• actinomycetoma (B47.1)

Codes under A48

• A48.0 Gas gangrene
• A48.1 Legionnaires' disease
• A48.2 Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]
• A48.3 Toxic shock syndrome
• A48.4 Brazilian purpuric fever
• A48.5 Other specified botulism
• A48.8 Other specified bacterial diseases

Nearby codes

• A48 Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified (this code)
• A48.0 Gas gangrene
• A48.1 Legionnaires' disease
• A48.2 Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]
• A48.3 Toxic shock syndrome
• A48.4 Brazilian purpuric fever