A69.2
Non-billableLyme disease
Lyme disease
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Erythema chronicum migrans due to Borrelia burgdorferi
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 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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (5)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(26)
UMLS
- B. burgdorferi InfectionC0024198
- B. burgdorferi InfectionsC0024198
- B. burgdorferi infectionC0024198
- BorreliaC0024198
- Borrelia Burgdorferi InfectionC0024198
- Borrelia burgdorferi InfectionC0024198
- Borrelia burgdorferi InfectionsC0024198
- Borrelia burgdorferi infectionC0024198
- Borreliosis, LymeC0024198
- Disease, LymeC0024198
- Infection by Borrelia burgdorferiC0024198
- Infection due to Borrelia burgdorferi sensu latoC0024198
- LYME DISC0024198
- Lyme BorreliosisC0024198
- Lyme DiseaseC0024198
- Lyme borreliosisC0024198
- Lyme diseaseC0024198
- Lyme disease (disorder)C0024198
- Lyme disease, unspecifiedC0024198
- Lyme's diseaseC0024198
- Steere's diseaseC0024198
- borrelia burgdorferi infectionC0024198
- lyme borreliosisC0024198
- lyme's diseaseC0024198
- lymes diseaseC0024198
- Erythema chronicum migrans due to Borrelia burgdorferiC2900438
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lyme disease?
The ICD-10-CM code for lyme disease is A69.2. The full clinical description is "Lyme disease". A69.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A69.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A69.2 represents “Lyme disease”. 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 A69.2 a billable code?
No, A69.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under A69.2.
What chapter is A69.2 in?
A69.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A69.2?
A69.2 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 A69.2?
A69.2 has 5 child codes, including: A69.20 (Lyme disease, unspecified), A69.21 (Meningitis due to Lyme disease), A69.22 (Other neurologic disorders in Lyme disease), A69.23 (Arthritis due to Lyme disease), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A69.2?
Yes, when using A69.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A69.2?
A69.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0024198, C2900438. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A69.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like lyme disease 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 A69.2?
A69.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1G.Z (Lyme borreliosis, unspecified).
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