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A08.11 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent

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FY 2026 Apr update / Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) / Intestinal infectious diseases (A00-A09)

A08.11

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Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent

This is a stomach and intestinal infection caused by the Norwalk virus, which causes sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It typically resolves on its own within a few days but can cause significant dehydration.

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Code Book Path

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A08Viral and other specified intestinal infections
A08.1Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent and other small round viruses
A08.11Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent

Inclusion Terms

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  • Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norovirus
  • Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk-like agent

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for A08.11 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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A08.19Acute gastroenteropathy due to other small round viruses

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for A08.11 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for A08.11 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for A08.11 in this effective period.

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for A08.11 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for A08.11 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Verify documentation specifically mentions Norwalk agent or norovirus to distinguish from other viral gastroenteritis causes (A08.19)
Document any associated complications such as dehydration (E86) or electrolyte imbalances that may require additional coding

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is A08.11 an HCC code?

No. A08.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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

What This Code Means

A08.11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute gastroenteropathy due to norwalk agent. This is a stomach and intestinal infection caused by the Norwalk virus, which causes sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It typically resolves on its own within a few days but can cause significant dehydration. A08.11 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for certain infectious and parasitic diseases (a00-b99), within the section covering intestinal infectious diseases (a00-a09).

A08.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Verify documentation specifically mentions Norwalk agent or norovirus to distinguish from other viral gastroenteritis causes (A08.19).

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for A08.11 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Verify documentation specifically mentions Norwalk agent or norovirus to distinguish from other viral gastroenteritis causes (A08.19)
  • Document any associated complications such as dehydration (E86) or electrolyte imbalances that may require additional coding

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