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A77

Non-billable

Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]

Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

A75-A79

Child Codes

7

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Child Codes (7)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]?

The ICD-10-CM code for spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses] is A77. The full clinical description is "Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]". A77 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code A77 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A77 represents “Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is A77 a billable code?

No, A77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under A77.

What chapter is A77 in?

A77 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A77?

A77 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.

What are the subcategories under A77?

A77 has 7 child codes, including: A77.0 (Spotted fever due to Rickettsia rickettsii), A77.1 (Spotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii), A77.2 (Spotted fever due to Rickettsia siberica), A77.3 (Spotted fever due to Rickettsia australis), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with A77?

Yes, when using A77, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for A77?

A77 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0038041. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A77 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses] affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A77?

A77 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C31.Z (Spotted fever, unspecified).

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