A48.8

What This Code Means

This code is used for bacterial infections that don't fit into other specific ICD-10-CM categories. It's a catch-all category for less common or atypical bacterial diseases that still need to be documented and coded.

Coding Tips

• •Always review the medical record carefully to see if a more specific bacterial disease code exists before using this 'other specified' code, as specificity is preferred in medical coding
• •Document the specific bacterial organism and affected body system in the medical record to support the use of this code and provide clarity for billing and clinical purposes