A48
Non-billableOther bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
A48 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A48.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are bacteria? Bacteria are tiny organisms (living things) that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They can be found almost everywhere on Earth. There are lots of bacteria in and on your body. In fact, your body has about 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells. There are many different types of bacteria. Most types don't make you sick. Some types are helpful.…
Read more about Bacterial Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •actinomycetoma (B47.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A48?
- A48 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A48 a billable code?
- No — A48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A48.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from A48?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): actinomycetoma (B47.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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