A79.89

Billable

Other specified rickettsioses

Other specified rickettsioses

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A75-A79

Parent Code

A79.8

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

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

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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