ICD-10-CM · Chapter 1 · A00-B99
A36 Diphtheria
Subcodes
Each subcode links to a detail page with full clinical annotations.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| A36..0 | Pharyngeal diphtheria | Yes |
| A36..1 | Nasopharyngeal diphtheria | Yes |
| A36..2 | Laryngeal diphtheria | Yes |
| A36..3 | Cutaneous diphtheria | Yes |
| A36..8 | Other diphtheria | No |
| A36..81 | Diphtheritic cardiomyopathy | Yes |
| A36..82 | Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis | Yes |
| A36..83 | Diphtheritic polyneuritis | Yes |
| A36..84 | Diphtheritic tubulo-interstitial nephropathy | Yes |
| A36..85 | Diphtheritic cystitis | Yes |
| A36..86 | Diphtheritic conjunctivitis | Yes |
| A36..89 | Other diphtheritic complications | Yes |
| A36..9 | Diphtheria, unspecified | Yes |
Last reviewed: September 2026