A28.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Zoonotic bacterial disease, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A28.9Zoonotic bacterial disease, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A28.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases (A20-A28)
- 3
Category A28
Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
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Code A28.9
Zoonotic bacterial disease, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A28.9.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A28.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A28.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A28.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A28.9.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A28.9 mean?
A28.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Zoonotic bacterial disease, unspecified.”
Is A28.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A28.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A28.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
A28.9 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases (A20-A28) (A20–A28), under category A28, Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for A28.9?
No inclusion terms are listed for A28.9 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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