Other brucellosis

This code represents brucellosis infections caused by Brucella species other than B. abortus, B. suis, or B. canis. Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection that can manifest with a wide range of symptoms, including fever, sweats, malaise, anorexia, headache, and musculoskeletal pain, often affecting multiple organ systems.

Use this code when the medical record documents a confirmed diagnosis of brucellosis where the specific Brucella species is identified as something other than B. abortus, B. suis, or B. canis. This typically requires laboratory confirmation through culture or serology identifying the "other" species.

• Ensure documentation specifies the Brucella species to differentiate from more specific brucellosis codes.
• Code any associated manifestations or complications of brucellosis (e.g., osteomyelitis, endocarditis) in addition to the brucellosis code.
• Do not use this code if the documentation only states "brucellosis unspecified"; use 023.9 in such cases.