A24.9
Melioidosis, unspecified
Applicable To
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Infection due to Pseudomonas pseudomallei NOS
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Whitmore’s disease
Approximate Synonyms
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Melioidosis
Clinical Information
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A disease of humans and animals that resembles glanders. It is caused by burkholderia pseudomallei and may range from a dormant infection to a condition that causes multiple abscesses, pneumonia, and bacteremia.
Details
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A24.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A24.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A24.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 A24.9 may differ.