A68.9
BillableRelapsing fever, unspecified
Relapsing fever, unspecified
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- recurrent fever
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 diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •leptospirosisA27
- •syphilisA50-A53
- •Lyme diseaseA69.2
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
UMLS
- Fever, RelapsingC0035021
- Relapsing FeverC0035021
- Relapsing FeversC0035021
- Relapsing feverC0035021
- Relapsing fever, unspecifiedC0035021
- Relapsing feversC0035021
- Unspecified relapsing feverC0035021
- fever recurrentC0035021
- fever relapsingC0035021
- fevers recurrentC0035021
- recurrent feverC0035021
- relapsing feverC0035021
- relapsing feversC0035021
Clinical Terms
- Fever, Relapsing
- fever recurrent
- fevers recurrent
- fever relapsing
- Unspecified relapsing fever
- recurrent fever
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for relapsing fever, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for relapsing fever, unspecified is A68.9. The full clinical description is "Relapsing fever, unspecified". A68.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A68.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A68.9 represents “Relapsing fever, unspecified”. 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 A68.9 a billable code?
Yes, A68.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A68.9 in?
A68.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A68.9?
A68.9 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 A68.9?
Yes, when using A68.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A68.9?
A68.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0035021. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A68.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like relapsing fever, unspecified 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 A68.9?
A68.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1J.Z (Relapsing fever, unspecified).
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