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ICD-10-CM Code for Salmonella meningitis A02.21

ICD-10 code A02.21 for Salmonella meningitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Salmonella meningitis

A02

Includes: infection or foodborne intoxication due to any Salmonella species other than S. typhi and S. paratyphi

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