A49.9
BillableBacterial infection, unspecified
A49.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bacterial infection, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •bacteremia NOS (R78.81)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A49.9?
- A49.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bacterial infection, unspecified". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A49.9 a billable code?
- Yes — A49.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from A49.9?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): bacteremia NOS (R78.81).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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