A48.2Billable

Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
A48
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category A48

A48Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classifiedA48.0Gas gangreneYesA48.1Legionnaires' diseaseYesA48.3Toxic shock syndromeYesA48.4Brazilian purpuric feverYesA48.5Other specified botulismA48.51Infant botulismYesA48.52Wound botulismYesA48.8Other specified bacterial diseasesYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A48.2?

A48.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever].

Is A48.2 a billable code?

Yes. A48.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is A48.2 in?

A48.2 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did A48.2 become effective?

A48.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to A48.2?

A48.2 belongs to category A48, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.