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  2. ICD-10-CM (2016)
  3. Chapter 1
  4. Section A20-A28
  5. Code A28.1

ICD-10-CM Code A28.1
Cat-scratch disease

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

A28.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cat-scratch disease. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

The ICD code A281 is used to code Cat-scratch disease

Cat-scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat-scratch fever, Teeny's disease, inoculation lymphoreticulosis, and subacute regional lymphadenitis, is a common and usually benign infectious disease caused by a bacterium, either Bartonella henselae or Bartonella quintana. It is most commonly found in children following a scratch or bite from a cat within about one to two weeks.

Specialty: Infectious Disease
MeSH Code: D002372
ICD 9 Code: 783

Micrograph of a lymph node affected by cat scratch disease. H&E stain.

Source: Wikipedia

Coding Notes for A28.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
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Cat-scratch fever

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders with MCC.
  • DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders with CC.
  • DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders without CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A28.1 - Cat-scratch disease'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A28.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Lymphoreticulosis, benign(of inoculation) (A28.1)
Fever(inanition) (of unknown origin) (persistent) (with chills) (with rigor) +
Disease, diseased (see: Syndrome) +
Cat-scratch (see: Abrasion) +
Encephalitis(chronic) (hemorrhagic) (idiopathic) (nonepidemic) (spurious) (subacute) +

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

078.3
Cat-scratch disease (exact match)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 078.3 was previously used, A28.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

Parent Code: A28 - Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

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Source: http://icd.codes/icd10cm/A281