ICD-10 Code A24 – Glanders and melioidosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A24 – Glanders and melioidosis
What it is
A24 identifies glanders and melioidosis, two serious bacterial infections caused by Burkholderia species. Use this code when the record documents one of these infections and no more specific subcategory is available.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. These infections may present with fever, localized skin or respiratory disease, abscesses, or systemic illness, depending on the site and severity.
When to use this code
Use A24 when the provider documents glanders or melioidosis as the diagnosis. It also applies when the note confirms a current infection but does not specify a more detailed site or manifestation. Check documentation if the chart mentions exposure or testing only.
Do not use for
Do not assign A24 for suspected exposure, screening, or a past history of infection without active disease. If the record names a different organism or a more specific condition, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Look for the exact organism and whether the infection is current, since documentation often determines whether A24 is appropriate.