A43.8 – Other forms of nocardiosis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A43.8
- Code
A43.8(claims format:A438)- Description
- Other forms of nocardiosis
- 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
- A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A43
Index terms for A43.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A43
- A43.0 – Pulmonary nocardiosisBillable
- A43.1 – Cutaneous nocardiosisBillable
- A43.9 – Nocardiosis, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A43.8?
A43.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other forms of nocardiosis, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
Is A43.8 a billable code?
Yes. A43.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A43.8 belong to?
It belongs to category A43 – Nocardiosis.
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.