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A22.8

Billable

Other forms of anthrax

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

What This Code Means

This code represents anthrax infections that don't fit into the more common categories like skin, inhalation, or gastrointestinal anthrax. It includes rare presentations of this serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the anthrax presentation is not cutaneous (A22.0), inhalation (A22.1), gastrointestinal (A22.2), or sepsis (A22.7); document the specific type of anthrax infection in the medical record
  • •This is a reportable disease in most jurisdictions; verify local public health reporting requirements and consider adding a secondary code for any complications or systemic manifestations

Code Hierarchy

└A22Anthrax└A22.8Other forms of anthrax
└A22.8Other forms of anthrax

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