Typhoid fever, unspecified

This code identifies a systemic infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, characterized by fever, headache, abdominal pain, and often a rash. It represents the diagnosis of typhoid fever without further specification of complications or manifestations.

Assign this code when the medical record documents a diagnosis of "typhoid fever" without additional details regarding specific organ involvement or complications. This is appropriate when the provider has not specified the clinical presentation beyond the general diagnosis.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies complications such as typhoid encephalopathy or typhoid myocarditis; instead, use more specific codes from the A01 category.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "typhoid fever" or a synonym (e.g., enteric fever caused by Salmonella Typhi).
• Always review for any associated signs/symptoms or complications that might warrant a more specific or additional code.