A49.0 – Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
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):
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.