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A24.1

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Acute and fulminating melioidosis

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

What This Code Means

A severe and rapidly progressing bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, characterized by sudden onset of serious symptoms that can affect multiple body systems. This is a life-threatening form of melioidosis that requires immediate medical attention.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the documentation specifies 'acute and fulminating' melioidosis rather than chronic or localized forms, as this distinction is critical for accurate code selection
  • •Ensure the causative organism (Burkholderia pseudomallei) is documented; if only 'melioidosis' is mentioned without the acute/fulminating specification, query the provider for clarification

Code Hierarchy

└A24Glanders and melioidosis└A24.1Acute and fulminating melioidosis
└A24.1Acute and fulminating melioidosis

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