Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM A48 is the diagnosis code for Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified. This code falls under the section "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A48. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where A48 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A48 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A48 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A48 is located in Section A30-A49 — "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A48 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A48.0, A48.1, A48.2, A48.3, A48.4 and more.
Use A48 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified is A48.
No, A48 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A48 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A48 include: actinomycetoma (B47.1).
Yes, A48 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.