A49.01: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
A49.01 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A49.01?
A49.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site. It belongs to category A49 (Bacterial infection of unspecified site).
Is A49.01 a billable code?
Yes. A49.01 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does A49.01 belong to?
A49.01 is part of ICD-10-CM category A49 — Bacterial infection of unspecified site, which has 14 billable codes.
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