ICD-10 Guide

A02.29

Salmonella with other localized infection

BILLABLE STATUSYes

IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015

LAST UPDATED09/17/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 A02.29 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of salmonella with other localized infection.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Salmonella with other localized infection

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

Analysis of ICD-10 Code A02
29 - Salmonella with Other Localized Infection Complexity Rating Medium Factors Contributing to Complexity 1
Clinical Presentation: Salmonella infections can manifest in various forms, including gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, and localized infections
Comorbidities: Patients with underlying health issues (e

Audit Risk Factors

Documentation completeness
Coding accuracy verification
Clinical correlation review

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

General

Documentation Requirements

ICD-10 code A02.29 refers to "Salmonella with other localized infection." This code is typically associated with various medical specialties that deal with infectious diseases and their complications....

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 A02.29 When

10 Code A02
29: Salmonella with Other Localized Infection
Overview:
10 code A02
29 is used to classify infections caused by the Salmonella bacteria that result in localized infections
This code falls under the broader category of "A02
Salmonella infections," which is part of the infectious disease classification
When to Use A02

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use A02.29 When

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:
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Related CPT Codes

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ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

Changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10

- In ICD-9, Salmonella infections were primarily classified under codes 003.0 to 003.9, lacking the granularity found in ICD-10. There was no separate code for Salmonella with other localized infections; instead, broader categories were used.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The implementation of ICD-10 in October 2015 brought significant changes to the coding landscape, particularly for infectious diseases like Salmonella. Code A02.29 specifically refers to “Salmonella with other localized infection.” Below is a detailed overview of the impact of ICD-10 implementation on this code. Changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 1. Code Structure: - In ICD-9, Salmonella infections were primarily classified under codes 003.0 to 003.9, lacking the granularity found in ICD-10. There was no separate code for Salmonella with other localized infections; instead, broader categories were used. - ICD-10's alphanumeric structure allows for more specific designations, such as A02.29, which identifies Salmonella with localized infections, capturing nuances that were previously generalized in ICD-9. 2. Granularity: - The transition to ICD-10 allows for distinctions between types of Salmonella infections, including those presenting with complications or localized infections, which were not clearly defined in ICD-9. Specificity Improvements - Enhanced Details: - The...

A02.29

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

A02.29

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