Is A49.0 a billable code?
No. A49.0 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
A49.0: Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
A49.0 groups related diagnoses under staphylococcal infection, unspecified site. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under A49.0
- A49.01Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A49.02Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Other codes in A49 Bacterial infection of unspecified site
A49.0 questions
What does A49.0 mean?
A49.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site. It is in chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.