A79.8
Non-billableOther specified rickettsioses
Other specified rickettsioses
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified rickettsioses?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified rickettsioses is A79.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified rickettsioses". A79.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A79.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A79.8 represents “Other specified rickettsioses”. 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 A79.8 a billable code?
No, A79.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under A79.8.
What chapter is A79.8 in?
A79.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A79.8?
A79.8 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 A79.8?
A79.8 has 3 child codes, including: A79.81 (Rickettsiosis due to Ehrlichia sennetsu), A79.82 (Anaplasmosis [A. phagocytophilum]), A79.89 (Other specified rickettsioses).
Are additional codes required with A79.8?
Yes, when using A79.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A79.8?
A79.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153120. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A79.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified rickettsioses 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 A79.8?
A79.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C3Z (Rickettsioses, unspecified).
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