A79.89
BillableOther specified rickettsioses
Other specified rickettsioses
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
- Bacillary angiomatosis58213005
- Neorickettsiosis78355003
- Canine neorickettsiosis111842002
- Salmon disease111842002
- Salmon poisoning111842002
- Salmon poisoning disease111842002
- Cutaneous and mucocutaneous bartonellosis186826000
- Infection caused by Orientia721757006
- Orientia infection721757006
- Infection caused by Rickettsia felis764104003
- Pseudotyphus of California764104003
Clinical Terms
- Bacillary angiomatosis
- Canine neorickettsiosis
- Orientia infection
- Cutaneous and mucocutaneous bartonellosis
- Infection caused by Rickettsia felis
- Infection caused by Orientia
- Salmon disease
- Pseudotyphus of California
- Neorickettsiosis
- Salmon poisoning disease
- Salmon poisoning
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified rickettsioses?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified rickettsioses is A79.89. The full clinical description is "Other specified rickettsioses". A79.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A79.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A79.89 represents “Other specified rickettsioses”. 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 A79.89 a billable code?
Yes, A79.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A79.89 in?
A79.89 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A79.89?
A79.89 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 A79.89?
Yes, when using A79.89, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A79.89 map to?
A79.89 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 58213005, 111842002, 186826000, 721757006, 764104003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A79.89?
A79.89 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 A79.89 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 A79.89?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A79.89 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.