A98
Non-billableOther viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified
Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
A90-A99
Child Codes
7
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)
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.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A98?
ICD-10-CM code A98 represents "Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A98 a billable code?
No, A98 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 A98.
What chapter is A98 in?
A98 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A98?
A98 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; chikungunya hemorrhagic fever (A92.0); dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91).
What are the subcategories under A98?
A98 has 7 child codes, including: A98.0 (Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever), A98.1 (Omsk hemorrhagic fever), A98.2 (Kyasanur Forest disease), A98.3 (Marburg virus disease), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with A98?
Yes, when using A98 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A98?
A98 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494078. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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