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A32.82

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Listerial endocarditis

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

What This Code Means

A serious heart infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that affects the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. This is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate antibiotic treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify that the infection is specifically endocarditis (heart valve/chamber lining infection) and not another form of listeriosis, as Listeria can cause meningitis, bacteremia, or other infections with different codes
  • •This code includes the organism (Listeria monocytogenes) so do not add a separate organism code; ensure documentation clearly states endocarditis as the site of infection

Code Hierarchy

└A32Listeriosis└A32.8Other forms of listeriosis└A32.82Listerial endocarditis
└A32.82Listerial endocarditis

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