ICD-10 Code A48.1 | Legionnaires' disease Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include high fever, chills, cough (often productive), shortness of breath, and gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. Neurological symptoms may also occur, particularly in severe cases.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, chest imaging, and laboratory tests, including urine antigen tests for Legionella. ICD-10 Code A48.1 is used to document confirmed cases.

Legionnaires' disease is not spread from person to person. It is contracted through inhalation of aerosolized water droplets containing Legionella bacteria, often from contaminated water sources.

Treatment primarily involves antibiotics, such as azithromycin or levofloxacin, and supportive care, including oxygen therapy and hydration. Hospitalization is often required for severe cases.