A79.1
BillableRickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akari
Rickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akari
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Kew Garden fever
- Vesicular rickettsiosis
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(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Infection, Rickettsia akariC0035597
- Infections, Rickettsia akariC0035597
- Kew Garden feverC0035597
- Kew Gardens spotted feverC0035597
- Rickettsia akari InfectionC0035597
- Rickettsia akari InfectionsC0035597
- Rickettsia akari infectionC0035597
- RickettsialpoxC0035597
- Rickettsialpox (disorder)C0035597
- Rickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akariC0035597
- Vesicular rickettsiosisC0035597
- pox rickettsialC0035597
- rickettsial poxC0035597
- rickettsialpoxC0035597
Clinical Terms
- Rickettsia akari Infection
- Infections, Rickettsia akari
- Kew Garden fever
- Rickettsia akari Infections
- rickettsial pox
- Rickettsialpox (disorder)
- pox rickettsial
- rickettsialpox
- Vesicular rickettsiosis
- Infection, Rickettsia akari
- Kew Gardens spotted fever
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rickettsialpox due to rickettsia akari?
The ICD-10-CM code for rickettsialpox due to rickettsia akari is A79.1. The full clinical description is "Rickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akari". A79.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A79.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A79.1 represents “Rickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akari”. 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 A79.1 a billable code?
Yes, A79.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A79.1 in?
A79.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A79.1?
A79.1 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 A79.1?
Yes, when using A79.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A79.1 map to?
A79.1 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 75096007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A79.1?
A79.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0035597. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A79.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rickettsialpox due to rickettsia akari 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 A79.1?
A79.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C32 (Rickettsialpox).
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