Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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The ICD-10-CM code A35 refers to "Other tetanus," which is a category that includes all cases of tetanus that do not fall under specific subtypes such as obstetrical tetanus (A34) or tetanus neonatorum (A33). This code is used to record instances of tetanus where the cause is not specified as obstetrical or neonatal. It is part of the broader category of infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) and includes all tetanus cases not categorized under obstetrical or neonatal tetanus. This code is typically used in medical records and health databases to track and analyze occurrences of tetanus.
Sources: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
ICD-10-CM A35: Other tetanus. Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Includes: Tetanus NOS. Excludes: obstetrical tetanus (A34); tetanus neonatorum (A33). AlifZetta note: this is the code used for Tetanus (to exclude now). Source: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
Sources: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.