Pasteurellosis

This code represents Pasteurellosis, a bacterial zoonotic infection caused by species of Pasteurella, most commonly P. multocida. It typically manifests as localized soft tissue infections, such as cellulitis or abscesses, often following animal bites or scratches. Systemic infections, including bacteremia, meningitis, or osteomyelitis, can occur, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Use this code for documented cases of Pasteurellosis, whether localized or systemic. This includes infections resulting from animal bites (e.g., cat, dog), scratches, or other exposures to animals carrying Pasteurella species. Documentation should clearly identify the causative organism or a clinical diagnosis of Pasteurellosis with supporting history of animal exposure.

• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when Pasteurellosis is the reason for the encounter.
• For infections resulting from animal bites, also code the appropriate E-code for the external cause of injury (e.g., E906.3 for bite of cat).
• Specify the site of infection with an additional code if the Pasteurellosis has led to a specific condition like cellulitis (e.g., 682.x) or osteomyelitis (e.g., 730.x).