A49.0
Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
Clinical Information
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Infections with bacteria of the genus staphylococcus.
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Infections with bacteria of the genus staphylococcus; includes staphylococcal pneumonia, staph skin infections, furunculosis, carbuncle, impetigo, ritter disease, scalded skin syndrome, etc.
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Staph is short for
Details
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A49.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A49.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A49.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 A49.0 may differ.