A36.8 – Other diphtheria
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A36.8
- Code
A36.8(claims format:A368)- Description
- Other diphtheria
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A36
Billable codes under A36.8
A36.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- A36.81 – Diphtheritic cardiomyopathyBillable
- A36.82 – Diphtheritic radiculomyelitisBillable
- A36.83 – Diphtheritic polyneuritisBillable
- A36.84 – Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathyBillable
- A36.85 – Diphtheritic cystitisBillable
- A36.86 – Diphtheritic conjunctivitisBillable
- A36.89 – Other diphtheritic complicationsBillable
Related codes in A36
- A36.0 – Pharyngeal diphtheriaBillable
- A36.1 – Nasopharyngeal diphtheriaBillable
- A36.2 – Laryngeal diphtheriaBillable
- A36.3 – Cutaneous diphtheriaBillable
- A36.9 – Diphtheria, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A36.8?
A36.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other diphtheria, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
Is A36.8 a billable code?
No. A36.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does A36.8 belong to?
It belongs to category A36 – Diphtheria.
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.