Is A49.02 a billable code?
Yes. A49.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
A49.02: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
A49.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in A49.0 Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
A49.02 questions
What does A49.02 mean?
A49.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus 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.