Other specified zoonotic bacterial diseases

This code represents bacterial infections transmitted from animals to humans that are not specifically classified elsewhere. It covers a range of less common or specified zoonotic bacterial diseases, indicating a confirmed bacterial etiology and an animal source.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a bacterial zoonotic infection that doesn't have a more precise ICD-9-CM code. This includes conditions like Pasteurellosis, Erysipelothrix infection, or other specified bacterial zoonoses. Documentation should clearly identify the bacterial pathogen and its animal origin.

• Ensure the documentation specifies a bacterial infection; viral or parasitic zoonoses are coded elsewhere.
• Always look for a more specific code within the 020-027 range before defaulting to this code.
• Requires physician documentation of the specific bacterial organism and its zoonotic transmission.