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A24.9

Billable

Melioidosis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Melioidosis is a serious bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a germ found in soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions. This code is used when the specific type or location of the melioidosis infection is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this unspecified code only when the clinical documentation does not specify the type of melioidosis (such as pulmonary, cutaneous, or septicemic); query the provider for more specific information when possible
  • •Melioidosis is primarily found in Southeast Asia and northern Australia; consider the patient's travel history or geographic location when coding this diagnosis

Code Hierarchy

└A24Glanders and melioidosis└A24.9Melioidosis, unspecified
└A24.9Melioidosis, unspecified

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