A37.0 – Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code A37.0
Code
A37.0 (claims format: A370)
Description
Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis
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
A37

Billable codes under A37.0

A37.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Related codes in A37

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A37.0?

A37.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).

Is A37.0 a billable code?

No. A37.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does A37.0 belong to?

It belongs to category A37 – Whooping cough.

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.