2025 ICD-10-CM code A02.22
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Intestinal infectious diseases - Localized salmonella infections Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Salmonella pneumonia. This condition occurs when Salmonella bacteria enter the bloodstream and infect the lungs.
Medical necessity for treatment of Salmonella pneumonia is established by the presence of the infection and associated symptoms. The medical record should demonstrate the need for antibiotic treatment and any other supportive care.
Physicians need to diagnose and treat Salmonella pneumonia. This includes ordering laboratory tests, such as blood and sputum cultures, and potentially performing bronchoscopy. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care like oxygen therapy.
In simple words: Salmonella pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by Salmonella bacteria, which are often found in contaminated food.It can cause coughing, chest pain, and fever.
Salmonella pneumonia is a localized infection of the lungs caused by Salmonella bacteria.It's typically a complication of Salmonella infection, often acquired through consuming contaminated food.
Example 1: A patient presents with fever, cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath, along with gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain. Cultures reveal Salmonella bacteria, confirming the diagnosis of Salmonella pneumonia., A patient with a known history of Salmonella infection develops worsening respiratory symptoms. Imaging and cultures confirm Salmonella pneumonia as a complication., An individual who recently traveled to a region with poor sanitation develops pneumonia.Laboratory tests identify Salmonella as the causative agent.
Documentation should include evidence of Salmonella infection, respiratory symptoms, laboratory results confirming Salmonella in the respiratory tract (e.g., sputum culture, bronchoalveolar lavage), and imaging findings consistent with pneumonia.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office