A20.8 – Other forms of plague
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A20.8
- Code
A20.8(claims format:A208)- Description
- Other forms of plague
- 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
- A20-A28 Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A20
Notes for A20.8
Applicable to:
- Abortive plague
- Asymptomatic plague
- Pestis minor
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
A20 – Plague
Includes:
- infection due to Yersinia pestis
Index terms for A20.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A20
- A20.0 – Bubonic plagueBillable
- A20.1 – Cellulocutaneous plagueBillable
- A20.2 – Pneumonic plagueBillable
- A20.3 – Plague meningitisBillable
- A20.7 – Septicemic plagueBillable
- A20.9 – Plague, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A20.8?
A20.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other forms of plague, in the block A20-A28 (Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases).
Is A20.8 a billable code?
Yes. A20.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A20.8 belong to?
It belongs to category A20 – Plague.
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.