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ICD-10 Coding for Pertussis(A37.01, A37.0, A37.00)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for pertussis, including codes for pertussis with and without pneumonia, documentation requirements, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Whooping CoughBordetella Pertussis Infection
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Pertussis

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
A37.01Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia
A37.00Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis without pneumonia
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia
A37.01Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis without pneumoniaA37.00

Use when pertussis is confirmed but pneumonia is not present.

Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumoniaA37.01

Use when pneumonia is confirmed.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Pertussis.

Coding pertussis without confirming organism

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use lab tests to confirm Bordetella pertussis, Document all clinical findings

Using A37.01 without confirming pneumonia

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment may affect reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data reporting.

Mitigation

Verify pneumonia with imaging before coding.

Incorrect use of pneumonia codes

Impact

Using A37.01 without imaging confirmation.

Mitigation

Require imaging confirmation before coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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