A37.01
Billable codeWhooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia
The ICD-10 code for whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis with pneumonia is A37.01.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A37.00Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis without pneumonia
- A37.01Whooping cough due to Bordetella pertussis with pneumonia
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 0330Approximate match
- 4843Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A37.01 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.