A36 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- A36.0 Pharyngeal diphtheria
- A36.1 Nasopharyngeal diphtheria
- A36.2 Laryngeal diphtheria
- A36.3 Cutaneous diphtheria
- A36.8 Other diphtheria
- A36.81 Diphtheritic cardiomyopathy
- A36.82 Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis
- A36.83 Diphtheritic polyneuritis
- A36.84 Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy
- A36.85 Diphtheritic cystitis
- A36.86 Diphtheritic conjunctivitis
- A36.89 Other diphtheritic complications
- A36.9 Diphtheria, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to A36 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
A36 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about A36 ICD 10 code
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. You can catch it from a person who has the infection and coughs or sneezes. You can also get infected by coming in contact with an object, such as a toy, that has bacteria on it.
Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. Symptoms include:
- Sore throat
- Swollen glands in the neck
- Fever
- Weakness
Your doctor will diagnose it based on your signs and symptoms and a lab test. Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. If your doctor suspects that you have it, you'll start treatment before the lab tests come back. Treatment is with antibiotics.
The diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine can prevent diphtheria, but its protection does not last forever. Children need another dose, or booster, at about age 12. Then, as adults, they should get a booster every 10 years. Diphtheria is very rare in the United States because of the vaccine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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