ICD-10 Code A24.3 – Other Melioidosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A24.3 – Other melioidosis
What it is
A24.3 identifies melioidosis cases that do not fit a more specific ICD-10 subcategory. Use it for documented infections caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei when the record says “other” or gives an unspecified form.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Melioidosis may present with fever, localized abscesses, pneumonia, or bloodstream infection, but you should code only what the provider has confirmed.
When to use this code
Use A24.3 when the chart clearly documents melioidosis and the provider does not specify a different coded subtype. It is appropriate for confirmed infection involving sites or presentations not captured by another A24 code. Check documentation if the organism or diagnosis is uncertain.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for suspected melioidosis without confirmation, or for other bacterial infections that are not melioidosis. If the record names a more specific melioidosis code, use that instead.
Coding tip
Link the code to the provider’s exact wording and the confirmed diagnosis, not just exposure risk or travel history.