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A82

Non-billable

Rabies

A82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Rabies. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A82.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Rabies is a deadly animal disease caused by a virus. It can happen in wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes, or in dogs, cats or farm animals. People get it from the bite of an infected animal. In people, symptoms of rabies include fever, headache and fatigue, then confusion, hallucinations and paralysis. Once the symptoms begin, the disease is usually fatal. A series of shots can prevent rabies…

Read more about Rabies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A82?
A82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Rabies". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A82 a billable code?
No — A82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A82.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A82?
A82 has 3 more specific child codes, including A82.0, A82.1, A82.9.

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

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