A77.9
BillableSpotted fever, unspecified
Spotted fever, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tick-borne typhus NOS
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
Use Additional Code
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(41)
UMLS
- Fever, SpottedC0038041
- Fevers, SpottedC0038041
- Spotted FeverC0038041
- Spotted Fever Group RickettsiosesC0038041
- Spotted Fever Group RickettsiosisC0038041
- Spotted FeversC0038041
- Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses]C0038041
- Spotted fever disordersC0038041
- Spotted fever group rickettsial diseaseC0038041
- Spotted fever group rickettsial disease (disorder)C0038041
- Spotted fever, unspecifiedC0038041
- Spotted feversC0038041
- fever spotsC0038041
- fever spottedC0038041
- spotted feverC0038041
- unspecified spotted feverC0038041
- Tick borne RickettsiosesC0153117
- Tick-borne rickettsiosisC0153117
- Tick-borne rickettsiosis (navigational concept)C0153117
- Tick-borne rickettsiosis, unspecifiedC0153117
- Tick-borne typhusC0153117
- Tick-borne typhus NOSC0153117
Clinical Terms
- Tick-borne typhus
- Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses
- Spotted fevers
- Tick-borne rickettsiosis, unspecified
- Spotted fever group rickettsial disease
- Tick borne Rickettsioses
- Tick-borne rickettsiosis (navigational concept)
- fever spots
- Spotted fever disorders
- unspecified spotted fever
- Spotted fever group rickettsial disease (disorder)
- Fever, Spotted
- Fevers, Spotted
- Tick-borne rickettsiosis
- fever spotted
- Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis
- Tick-borne typhus NOS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for spotted fever, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for spotted fever, unspecified is A77.9. The full clinical description is "Spotted fever, unspecified". A77.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A77.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A77.9 represents “Spotted 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 A77.9 a billable code?
Yes, A77.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A77.9 in?
A77.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A77.9?
A77.9 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 A77.9?
Yes, when using A77.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A77.9 map to?
A77.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 186771002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A77.9?
A77.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0038041, C0153117. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A77.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like spotted 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 A77.9?
A77.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C31.Z (Spotted fever, unspecified).
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