Glanders and melioidosis (A24) ICD-10-CM
The A24 code range covers glanders and melioidosis with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the A24 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A24 range.
Glanders
A contagious disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans. It is caused by BURKHOLDERIA MALLEI and characterized by ulceration of the respiratory mucosa and an eruption of nodules on the skin.
Melioidosis
A disease of humans and animals that resembles GLANDERS. It is caused by BURKHOLDERIA PSEUDOMALLEI and may range from a dormant infection to a condition that causes multiple abscesses, PNEUMONIA and BACTEREMIA.
About the A24 Code Range
Glanders and melioidosis are bacterial diseases grouped with infections associated with animals.
A24.0 identifies glanders. The melioidosis codes distinguish acute and fulminating illness, meaning sudden or rapidly severe illness, from subacute and chronic illness, meaning illness between acute and long-lasting forms. Separate codes identify other melioidosis and melioidosis without a specified form: A24.1, A24.2, A24.3, and A24.9, respectively.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A24 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A24 range classify?
The range classifies glanders and melioidosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
