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A03.9

Billable

Shigellosis, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. This code is used when the specific type of Shigella bacteria has not been identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this unspecified code only when the medical record does not specify which Shigella species (A03.0-A03.8) caused the infection; always attempt to obtain more specific documentation from the provider
  • •Shigellosis is typically a reportable disease to public health authorities, so ensure proper documentation and reporting requirements are met in addition to coding

Code Hierarchy

└A03Shigellosis└A03.9Shigellosis, unspecified
└A03.9Shigellosis, unspecified

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