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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

A35 ICD-10-CM Code: Other tetanus

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

A35

Other tetanus

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where A35 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

  3. 3

    Category A35

    Other tetanus

  4. 4

    Code A35

    Other tetanus

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Tetanus NOS

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for A35.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A35.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for A35.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code A35 mean?

A35 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other tetanus.”

Is A35 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A35 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 A35 located in ICD-10-CM?

A35 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A35, Other tetanus.

What coding notes are listed for A35?

Its listed inclusion terms are Tetanus NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: obstetrical tetanus (A34); tetanus neonatorum (A33). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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