2025 ICD-10-CM code A01.09
Typhoid fever with other complications. This code is used when a patient has typhoid fever accompanied by complications not specifically covered by other codes, such as hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, or other infections.
Medical necessity for services related to typhoid fever is established by the diagnosis itself and the need for treatment and management of the disease and its complications. The specific complications present may further influence the medical necessity of certain interventions.
Clinicians should diagnose typhoid fever through laboratory testing of stool samples and consider blood cultures. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, and in severe cases, high-dose dexamethasone. Supportive care may be necessary depending on the specific complications. Vaccination is recommended for individuals traveling to areas with poor sanitation.
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has typhoid fever with additional health problems beyond the usual typhoid symptoms. Typhoid fever is a serious infection that can cause a range of issues, and this code helps doctors specify when the infection has led to other medical conditions.
Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. This infection primarily affects the gastrointestinal system, but can lead to other complications. Symptoms may include high fever, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite, and rose-colored spots on the skin.This code (A01.09) is specifically used when typhoid fever presents with complications other than those explicitly listed in other, more specific typhoid fever codes (like meningitis, heart involvement, pneumonia, arthritis, osteomyelitis). Examples of "other complications" include hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, or other localized infections. Laboratory tests of stool samples can detect the Salmonella typhi bacteria.
Example 1: A patient presents with confirmed typhoid fever and develops hepatitis as a complication. Code A01.09 would be used to indicate the typhoid fever with the hepatitis complication., A patient with typhoid fever develops glomerulonephritis. Code A01.09 would be used to indicate the presence of this additional complication., A patient diagnosed with typhoid fever experiences severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance requiring hospitalization. Code A01.09 would be used to capture these complications.
Documentation should include positive laboratory test results for Salmonella typhi, clinical findings consistent with typhoid fever (e.g., fever, abdominal pain, headache), and details regarding the specific complications present.If using A01.09, documentation MUST specifically state the “other” complication which is present and driving the choice of this code over a more specific A01.x code.
** Ensure appropriate sequencing of codes, with the typhoid fever code (A01.09) listed first, followed by codes for the specific complications if applicable. For example, if the patient has typhoid fever with hepatitis, A01.09 would be sequenced before the code for hepatitis.Also use an additional code for antibiotic resistance if applicable.
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