2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A82Rabies

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A80-A89›A82

ICD-10-CM A82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

A82 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for rabies, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A82.0, A82.1, and A82.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A82
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Rabies
Short Description
Rabies
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
A80-A89
Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA80-A89Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system
CategoryA82Rabies
This CodeA82Rabies

Specific Coding for RabiesOverview

Non-specific codes like A82 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use A82.0 for Sylvatic rabies

  • Use A82.1 for Urban rabies

  • Use A82.9 for Rabies, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to A82: its own notes plus those printed at block A80-A89 and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block A80-A89 Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system applies to 48 codes
  • postpolio syndrome (G14)
  • sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91)
  • sequelae of viral encephalitis (B94.1)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Rabies

    acute viral cns infection affecting mammals, including humans. it is caused by rabies virus and usually spread by contamination with virus-laden saliva of bites inflicted by rabid animals. important animal vectors include the dog, cat, bat, fox, raccoon, skunk, and wolf.

Patient EducationClinical

Rabies

Rabies is a deadly animal disease caused by a virus. It can happen in wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes, or in dogs, cats or farm animals. People get it from the bite of an infected animal.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About A82Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for rabies?

A82 is the ICD-10-CM category for rabies, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is A82 (Rabies) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for rabies, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for rabies need a more specific code from this category, such as A82.0, A82.1, and A82.9.

Can A82 be reported with G14?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block A80-A89, which applies to A82, lists "postpolio syndrome (G14)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).