A24.0

What This Code Means

Glanders is a rare infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects horses and other animals, but can occasionally spread to humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated materials. In humans, it causes fever, skin ulcers, and respiratory symptoms.

Coding Tips

• •Glanders is a reportable disease in most jurisdictions; verify local public health reporting requirements when coding this diagnosis
• •Document the source of exposure (occupational contact with horses/animals) and whether the infection is localized or systemic, as this may affect treatment and follow-up coding