Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A32

Listeriosis

ICD-10-CM Code:
A32
ICD-10 Code for:
Listeriosis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)
    • Other bacterial diseases
      (A30-A49)
      • Listeriosis
        (A32)

A32 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of listeriosis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Listeriosis

Non-specific codes like A32 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for listeriosis:

  • Use A32.0 for Cutaneous listeriosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • A32.1 for Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.11 for Listerial meningitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.12 for Listerial meningoencephalitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.7 for Listerial sepsis - BILLABLE CODE

  • A32.8 for Other forms of listeriosis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.81 for Oculoglandular listeriosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.82 for Listerial endocarditis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.89 for Other forms of listeriosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A32.9 for Listeriosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Listeriosis

    infections with bacteria of the genus listeria.
  • Listeria

    a genus of bacteria which may be found in the feces of animals and man, on vegetation, and in silage. its species are parasitic on cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals, including man.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • listerial foodborne infection

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • neonatal disseminated listeriosis P37.2

Patient Education


Listeria Infections

Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water. It can be in a variety of raw foods as well as in processed foods and foods made from unpasteurized milk. Listeria is unlike many other germs because it can grow even in the cold temperature of the refrigerator.

Symptoms include fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. Treatment is with antibiotics.

Anyone can get the illness. But it is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. To reduce your risk:

  • Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can
  • Avoid raw milk and raw milk products
  • Heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot
  • Wash fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafood

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.