Other forms of tularemia

This code signifies tularemia presentations that do not fit into the more specific categories of ulceroglandular, oculoglandular, or pulmonary forms. It encompasses less common manifestations of the bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis, such as typhoidal, glandular, or oropharyngeal tularemia.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a form of tularemia other than ulceroglandular, oculoglandular, or pulmonary. This includes cases where the infection primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract (typhoidal), lymph nodes without a primary skin lesion (glandular), or the pharynx/tonsils (oropharyngeal). Ensure the medical record clearly identifies the specific "other" form.

• Do not use this code if a more specific tularemia code (A21.0-A21.3) is applicable.
• Documentation must clearly state the specific "other" form of tularemia to support this code.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.