Tularemia
ICD-10 A32 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of tularemia.
This code is for Listeriosis, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It can lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues.
Related CPT codes for this diagnosis will be displayed here when available.
A: The ICD-10 Code A32 is a non-billable code that delineates to Listeriosis, a severe infection caused by consuming food contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes.
A: No, the ICD-10 Code A32 is not billable and can't be used for reimbursement purposes. It is meant to be used as a placeholder until a more specific code can be installed.
A: While the code A32 itself is non-billable, there are several specific sub-codes under A32 that can be used for billing purposes. For example, code A32.0 for Cutaneous listeriosis or A32.7 for Listeriosis of the nervous system, which are billable.
A: The ICD-10 Code A32 is used when Listeriosis is diagnosed but there is not enough clinical information to determine a more specific code. It acts as a placeholder until more specific information or results are available.
A: As with all diagnoses, it is important to document the patient's medical history, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results, and treatment plans. For Listeriosis, document the outbreak source if identified, and the sites of infection as Listeriosis can affect various body areas.
A: Some related codes include A32.0 (Cutaneous listeriosis), A32.1 (Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis), A32.2 (Listerial septicemia), A32.7 (Listeriosis of nervous system, unspecified), and A32.8 (Other forms of listeriosis).
