ICD-10 Code A24.1 – Acute and fulminating melioidosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A24.1 – Acute and fulminating melioidosis
What it is
A24.1 identifies acute or rapidly progressive melioidosis, an infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Use it when documentation clearly states the acute or fulminant form of this disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Acute cases may present with fever, sepsis, pneumonia, abscesses, or other severe systemic infection signs consistent with melioidosis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents acute melioidosis or fulminating melioidosis as the diagnosis. It is appropriate for confirmed infection, whether localized or disseminated, if the record specifically identifies this form.
If the note only says suspected exposure, history of melioidosis, or another Burkholderia infection, check documentation before coding A24.1. Code the documented condition rather than assuming the acute form.
Do not use for
Do not use A24.1 for chronic melioidosis, carrier status, or nonspecific febrile illness without documented melioidosis. Check documentation if the record does not clearly state the acute or fulminant form.
Coding tip
Verify that “acute” or “fulminating” is stated in the provider note before assigning A24.1.