A04.0 – Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intestinal infectious diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A04.0
Code
A04.0 (claims format: A040)
Description
Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block
A00-A09 Intestinal infectious diseases
Parent codes
A04

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

A04 – Other bacterial intestinal infections

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bacterial foodborne intoxications, NEC (A05.-)
  • tuberculous enteritis (A18.32)

Index terms for A04.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A04

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A04.0?

A04.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection, in the block A00-A09 (Intestinal infectious diseases).

Is A04.0 a billable code?

Yes. A04.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A04.0 belong to?

It belongs to category A04 – Other bacterial intestinal infections.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.