Other salmonella infections (A02) ICD-10-CM
The A02 code range covers other salmonella infections with 13 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 11 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
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- infection or foodborne intoxication due to any Salmonella species other than S. typhi and S. paratyphi
Codes in the A02 Range 13 codes · 11 billable
- A02 Other salmonella infectionsNon-billable
- A02.0 Salmonella enteritis
- A02.1 Salmonella sepsis
- A02.2 Localized salmonella infectionsNon-billable
- A02.20 Localized salmonella infection, unspecified
- A02.21 Salmonella meningitis
- A02.22 Salmonella pneumonia
- A02.23 Salmonella arthritis
- A02.24 Salmonella osteomyelitis
- A02.25 Salmonella pyelonephritis
- A02.29 Salmonella with other localized infection
- A02.8 Other specified salmonella infections
- A02.9 Salmonella infection, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A02 range.
Salmonella
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that utilizes citrate as a sole carbon source. It is pathogenic for humans, causing enteric fevers, gastroenteritis, and bacteremia. Food poisoning is the most common clinical manifestation. Organisms within this genus are separated on the basis of antigenic characteristics, sugar fermentation patterns, and bacteriophage susceptibility.
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Poisoning caused by ingestion of food harboring species of SALMONELLA. Conditions of raising, shipping, slaughtering, and marketing of domestic animals contribute to the spread of this bacterium in the food supply.
Salmonella Infections
Infections with bacteria of the genus SALMONELLA.
Salmonella Infections, Animal
Infections in animals with bacteria of the genus SALMONELLA.
About the A02 Code Range
ICD-10 code A02 encompasses various other salmonella infections beyond typhoid and paratyphoid fever, including intestinal, septic, and localized infections caused by different Salmonella bacteria. These codes identify infections ranging from Salmonella enteritis to more severe systemic and localized conditions.
For example, A02.0 is used for Salmonella enteritis, also known as Salmonella gastroenteritis or intestinal infection caused by Salmonella groups A, C, D, E, or Arizona. When the infection spreads to the bloodstream, A02.1 specifies salmonella sepsis, or bloodstream infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Localized infections at particular sites are captured under subcodes like A02.21 for salmonella meningitis, A02.22 for salmonella pneumonia, and A02.23 for salmonella arthritis. The unspecified A02.9 covers salmonella infections where the exact location or type isn’t recorded, including food poisoning and infections co-occurring with HIV/AIDS. This thorough ICD-10 code section helps clinicians and coders accurately categorize and report the diverse manifestations of salmonella infections.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A02 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 11 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A02 range classify?
The range classifies other salmonella infections. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
