Short answer · Medically reviewed summary · Last updated: 2023-07-10
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria belonging to the genus Brucella. It primarily affects animals but can also be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals or consumption of contaminated animal products.
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ICD10 code of Brucellosis and ICD9 code
ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes for Brucellosis, with classification details for clinicians, coders and patients.
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria belonging to the genus Brucella. It primarily affects animals but can also be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals or consumption of contaminated animal products. The disease manifests as a systemic infection with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, and headache.
In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the code for brucellosis is A23. This code falls under the category of certain zoonotic bacterial diseases and is further classified into subcategories based on the specific organ systems affected. The ICD-10 code A23 includes brucellosis caused by different species of Brucella, such as Brucella melitensis, Brucella abortus, and Brucella suis.
In the previous version, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), brucellosis was classified under the code 023.0. This code encompassed all forms of brucellosis, regardless of the specific species of Brucella involved.
It is important to note that the ICD codes are used for medical classification and billing purposes, allowing healthcare providers and insurance companies to accurately identify and categorize diseases. These codes aid in data collection, research, and tracking of various health conditions.
In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the code for brucellosis is A23. This code falls under the category of certain zoonotic bacterial diseases and is further classified into subcategories based on the specific organ systems affected. The ICD-10 code A23 includes brucellosis caused by different species of Brucella, such as Brucella melitensis, Brucella abortus, and Brucella suis.
In the previous version, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), brucellosis was classified under the code 023.0. This code encompassed all forms of brucellosis, regardless of the specific species of Brucella involved.
It is important to note that the ICD codes are used for medical classification and billing purposes, allowing healthcare providers and insurance companies to accurately identify and categorize diseases. These codes aid in data collection, research, and tracking of various health conditions.
Author: DiseaseMaps Editorial Team
Reviewed against authoritative medical sources (NIH GARD, Orphanet, OMIM)
Last updated: 2023-07-10
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