Other melioidosis

This code represents melioidosis infections that do not fit into the categories of acute pulmonary, acute disseminated, or chronic melioidosis. It encompasses various less common or atypical presentations of Burkholderia pseudomallei infection, such as localized abscesses (e.g., skin, soft tissue, bone, joint), genitourinary infections, or other specific organ involvement without widespread dissemination.

Use this code when documentation specifies melioidosis with a localized presentation or an atypical form not classified as acute pulmonary, acute disseminated, or chronic. This code is appropriate when the infection is confirmed as Burkholderia pseudomallei and the clinical picture points to a specific organ involvement or a limited, non-disseminated infection.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the type of melioidosis to differentiate from acute pulmonary (A24.0), acute disseminated (A24.1), or chronic (A24.2).
• Always code the specific manifestation or organ involvement (e.g., abscess, osteomyelitis) as a secondary diagnosis, if applicable.
• Confirm the infectious agent (Burkholderia pseudomallei) is identified or strongly suspected in the medical record.