A77.8
BillableOther spotted fevers
Other spotted fevers
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Rickettsia 364D/R. philipii (Pacific Coast tick fever)
- Spotted fever due to Rickettsia africae (African tick bite fever)
- Spotted fever due to Rickettsia parkeri
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Rickettsia 364D/R. philipii (Pacific Coast tick fever)
- Spotted fever due to Rickettsia africae (African tick bite fever)
- Far eastern spotted fever
- Spotted fever due to Rickettsia parkeri
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other spotted fevers?
The ICD-10-CM code for other spotted fevers is A77.8. The full clinical description is "Other spotted fevers". A77.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A77.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A77.8 represents “Other spotted fevers”. 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 A77.8 a billable code?
Yes, A77.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A77.8 in?
A77.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A77.8?
A77.8 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 A77.8?
Yes, when using A77.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A77.8 map to?
A77.8 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 472822008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A77.8?
A77.8 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0348164, C5385192, C5385193, C5385368. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A77.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other spotted fevers 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 A77.8?
A77.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C31.Z (Spotted fever, unspecified).
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