A49.02

Billable

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

A49.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A49.0
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Includes

  • Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A49.02?
A49.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A49.02 a billable code?
Yes — A49.02 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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