A49.0 – Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code A49.0
Code
A49.0 (claims format: A490)
Description
Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
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
A49

Billable codes under A49.0

A49.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

A49 – Bacterial infection of unspecified site

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95-B96)
  • meningococcal infection NOS (A39.9)
  • rickettsial infection NOS (A79.9)
  • spirochetal infection NOS (A69.9)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • chlamydial infection NOS (A74.9)

Related codes in A49

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A49.0?

A49.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcal infection, unspecified site, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).

Is A49.0 a billable code?

No. A49.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does A49.0 belong to?

It belongs to category A49 – Bacterial infection of unspecified site.

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.