ICD10
ICD-10 Code A02.2: Localized salmonella infections
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents localized salmonella infections in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
A00-A09Intestinal infectious diseases
category
A02Other salmonella infections
currentA02
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
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Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
A02.2
Replacement codes
A02.20 — Localized salmonella infection, unspecifiedA02.21 — Salmonella meningitisA02.22 — Salmonella pneumoniaA02.23 — Salmonella arthritisA02.24 — Salmonella osteomyelitisA02.25 — Salmonella pyelonephritisA02.29 — Salmonella with other localized infection
Common synonyms
Localized salmonella infections
Frequently asked questions
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