ICD-9-CM 001.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 001.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM A00.0 Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Approximate Synonyms
Cholera classical
Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae O1 Classical biotype
Clinical Information
Acute diarrheal disease endemic in India and southeast Asia whose causative agent is vibrio cholerae; can lead to severe dehydration in a matter of hours unless quickly treated