2025 ICD-10-CM code A37.8
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Whooping cough due to Bordetella species other than pertussis or parapertussis.
Medical necessity is established by the diagnosis of whooping cough caused by a Bordetella species other than pertussis or parapertussis, confirmed by laboratory testing.Treatment is medically necessary to prevent serious complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and encephalopathy.
Clinicians should diagnose based on symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing, whooping sound), history, and physical examination. Laboratory tests (culture, PCR) can confirm the presence of Bordetella species.Treatment typically involves antibiotics, and severe cases may require hospitalization for respiratory support.
In simple words: This code indicates whooping cough caused by a less common type of Bordetella bacteria, not the usual kind.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease typically caused by Bordetella pertussis. This code specifies that the whooping cough is caused by a Bordetella species other than B. pertussis or B. parapertussis.
Example 1: A 6-month-old infant presents with persistent coughing followed by a "whooping" sound during inhalation. Lab tests confirm Bordetella holmesii infection., A 30-year-old adult experiences prolonged coughing spells, fatigue, and occasional vomiting.After testing negative for B. pertussis and B. parapertussis, a Bordetella bronchiseptica infection is confirmed., A child with a known immune deficiency develops a severe cough and difficulty breathing.Cultures identify a rare Bordetella species as the cause of the infection.
Documentation should include symptoms, duration of illness, laboratory test results confirming the specific Bordetella species, and any complications.
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