A79.89
BillableOther specified rickettsioses
Other specified rickettsioses
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
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Bacillary angiomatosis58213005
- Neorickettsiosis78355003
- Canine neorickettsiosis111842002
- Salmon disease111842002
- Salmon poisoning111842002
- Salmon poisoning disease111842002
- Cutaneous and mucocutaneous bartonellosis186826000
- Infection caused by Orientia721757006
- Orientia infection721757006
- Infection caused by Rickettsia felis764104003
- Pseudotyphus of California764104003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified rickettsioses?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified rickettsioses is A79.89. The full clinical description is "Other specified rickettsioses". A79.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A79.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A79.89 represents "Other specified rickettsioses". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A79.89 a billable code?
Yes, A79.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A79.89 in?
A79.89 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A79.89?
A79.89 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A79.89?
Yes, when using A79.89 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A79.89 map to?
A79.89 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 58213005, 111842002, 186826000, 721757006, 764104003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A79.89?
A79.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153120. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.