A39.1

Billable

Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome

A39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A39
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • Meningococcal hemorrhagic adrenalitis
  • Meningococcic adrenal syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A39.1?
A39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A39.1 a billable code?
Yes — A39.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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