A02.29

What This Code Means

This code describes a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella bacteria that has spread to a specific part of the body other than the intestines, such as bones, joints, or other organs. It represents a localized infection rather than a widespread systemic infection.

Coding Tips

• •Always specify the site of infection when coding Salmonella with localized infection, as this affects the specificity and accuracy of the diagnosis code
• •Verify that the infection is localized to one area rather than generalized or septicemic, as this distinction determines whether A02.29 or a different A02 code should be used