ICD-10 Guide

A01.03

Typhoid pneumonia

BILLABLE STATUSYes

IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015

LAST UPDATED09/17/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 A01.03 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of typhoid pneumonia.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Typhoid pneumonia

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

Analysis of ICD-10 Code A01
03 - Typhoid Pneumonia Complexity Rating Medium Factors Contributing to Complexity 1
- Symptoms may include cough, fever, and respiratory distress, which can be similar to other respiratory infections
- The presence of comorbidities may require additional coding and documentation, increasing the complexity of the coding process

Audit Risk Factors

Documentation completeness
Coding accuracy verification
Clinical correlation review

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

General

Documentation Requirements

ICD-10 code A01.03 refers to "Typhoid pneumonia," a rare but serious complication associated with typhoid fever caused by *Salmonella enterica* serotype Typhi. Here are the primary medical specialties...

Common Clinical Scenarios

Various clinical presentations within this specialty area

Billing Considerations

Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines and documentation requirements

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use A01.03 When

Comprehensive Coding Guidelines for ICD
10 Code A01
Typhoid Pneumonia
When to Use This Code vs Related Codes
03 is specifically for Typhoid pneumonia, which is a rare form of pneumonia caused by Salmonella Typhi
Use A01
02 (Typhoid fever) when the patient has typhoid fever without pneumonia
Use A01

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use A01.03 When

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion:

Related CPT Codes

No CPT Codes Available

Related CPT codes for this diagnosis will be displayed here when available.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

Changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10

- In ICD-9, Typhoid pneumonia was coded under a more general code (001.0) that encompassed typhoid fever and its complications. ICD-10 introduced a more specific code (A01.03) that differentiates Typhoid pneumonia from other typhoid-related conditions.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The implementation of ICD-10 brought significant changes regarding the coding of various diseases and conditions, including code A01.03, which corresponds to Typhoid pneumonia. Below is a detailed analysis of the impact of ICD-10 implementation on this specific code and its implications. Changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 1. Code Structure: - In ICD-9, Typhoid pneumonia was coded under a more general code (001.0) that encompassed typhoid fever and its complications. ICD-10 introduced a more specific code (A01.03) that differentiates Typhoid pneumonia from other typhoid-related conditions. 2. Granularity: - The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 increased the number of codes available, enhancing the ability to capture the nuances of a patient's condition. A01.03 specifically identifies typhoid pneumonia, allowing for better tracking of this particular complication of typhoid fever. Specificity Improvements - Enhanced Detail: - ICD-10 allows for greater specificity in capturing the clinical picture of Typhoid pneumonia. This includes differentiating it from...

A01.03

Code Description

Key Diagnostic Point:

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Complexity Factors

Audit Risk Factors

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

General

Documentation Requirements

Common Clinical Scenarios

Billing Considerations

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Related CPT Codes

No CPT Codes Available

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

ICD-10 Improvements

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

Resources

Clinical References

Coding & Billing References

Frequently Asked Questions

A01.03

Code Description

Key Diagnostic Point:

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Complexity Factors

Audit Risk Factors

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

General

Documentation Requirements

Common Clinical Scenarios

Billing Considerations

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Related CPT Codes

No CPT Codes Available

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

ICD-10 Improvements

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

Resources

Clinical References

Coding & Billing References

Frequently Asked Questions