A69.8
BillableOther specified spirochetal infections
Other specified spirochetal infections
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 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
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(61)
SNOMED CT
- Tropical phagedaenic ulcer32940002
- Tropical phagedenic ulcer32940002
- Ulcer caused by Treponema vincentii129668006
- Infection by Borrelia turicatae205717001
- Infection caused by Borrelia turicatae205717001
- Infection by Borrelia microti207615004
- Infection caused by Borrelia microti207615004
- Infection by Borrelia crocidurae208545005
- Infection caused by Borrelia crocidurae208545005
- Borreliosis240668005
- Borrelia infection of central nervous system406563003
- Myocarditis caused by Spirochaetales460352004
- Spirochaetal myocarditis460352004
- Spirochetal myocarditis460352004
- Borrelia myocarditis460620006
- Myocarditis caused by Borrelia460620006
- Infection caused by Borrelia miyamotoi713014002
- Cutaneous Lyme borreliosis733166004
- Infection of skin caused by Borrelia733166004
- Late cutaneous Lyme borreliosis788974002
- Late manifestations of infection of skin caused by Borrelia788974002
- Infection caused by Borrelia latyschewii1279673009
- Infection caused by Borrelia hermsii1279679008
- Infection caused by Borrelia venezuelensis1279681005
- Infection caused by Borrelia mazzottii1279683008
- Infection caused by Borrelia hispanica1279688004
- Infection caused by Borrelia duttonii1279690003
- Infection caused by Borrelia parkeri1279692006
- Infection caused by Borrelia persica1279696009
- Infection caused by Borrelia caucasica1279699002
Clinical Terms
- Infection caused by Borrelia persica
- Infection caused by Borrelia hermsii
- Late cutaneous Lyme borreliosis
- Borrelia myocarditis
- Infection caused by Borrelia parkeri
- Tropical phagedenic ulcer
- Infection by Borrelia crocidurae
- Cutaneous Lyme borreliosis
- Tropical phagedaenic ulcer
- Myocarditis caused by Borrelia
- Spirochaetal myocarditis
- Myocarditis caused by Spirochaetales
- Infection caused by Borrelia miyamotoi
- Infection caused by Borrelia venezuelensis
- Spirochetal myocarditis
- Infection caused by Borrelia crocidurae
- Ulcer caused by Treponema vincentii
- Infection by Borrelia turicatae
- Infection by Borrelia microti
- Infection caused by Borrelia microti
- Infection caused by Borrelia turicatae
- Infection caused by Borrelia duttonii
- Infection caused by Borrelia latyschewii
- Infection caused by Borrelia mazzottii
- Borreliosis
- Infection caused by Borrelia hispanica
- Infection of skin caused by Borrelia
- Infection caused by Borrelia caucasica
- Borrelia infection of central nervous system
- Late manifestations of infection of skin caused by Borrelia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified spirochetal infections?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified spirochetal infections is A69.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified spirochetal infections". A69.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A69.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A69.8 represents “Other specified spirochetal infections”. 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 A69.8 a billable code?
Yes, A69.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A69.8 in?
A69.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A69.8?
A69.8 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 A69.8?
Yes, when using A69.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A69.8 map to?
A69.8 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 406563003, 460620006, 240668005, 733166004, 208545005, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A69.8?
A69.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0029830. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A69.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified spirochetal infections 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 A69.8?
A69.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C4Z (Unspecified bacterial disease).
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