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A79.9

Billable

Rickettsiosis, unspecified

Rickettsiosis, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A75-A79

Parent Code

A79

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Rickettsial infection 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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(73)

Clinical Terms

  • Encephalitis caused by rickettsia
  • rickettsial diseases
  • Rickettsial infectious disorders
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Rickettsial Infectious Disease
  • RICKETTSIA INFECT
  • Disease caused by Rickettsia
  • Rickettsial endocarditis
  • Rickettsial Infectious Disorder
  • Rickettsial infection NOS
  • Rickettsiosis NOS
  • Myocarditis caused by Rickettsia
  • Infections, Rickettsia
  • Rickettsiales disease
  • Rickettsia Infections
  • Rickettsioses (A75-A79)
  • Disease caused by Rickettsiales (disorder)
  • Rickettsioses
  • Disease caused by Rickettsia (disorder)
  • Disease caused by rickettsiae (disorder)
  • Disease caused by Rickettsiales
  • Rickettsial myocarditis
  • rickettsial disease
  • Infection, Rickettsia
  • Pneumorickettsiosis
  • Disease caused by rickettsiae
  • INFECT RICKETTSIA
  • Rickettsia Infection
  • Rickettsial pneumonia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rickettsiosis, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for rickettsiosis, unspecified is A79.9. The full clinical description is "Rickettsiosis, unspecified". A79.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A79.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A79.9 represents “Rickettsiosis, 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 A79.9 a billable code?

Yes, A79.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A79.9 in?

A79.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A79.9?

A79.9 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 A79.9?

Yes, when using A79.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A79.9 map to?

A79.9 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 416829003, 409904000, 37246009, 419868009, 460317007, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A79.9?

A79.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0035585. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A79.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rickettsiosis, 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 A79.9?

A79.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C3Z (Rickettsioses, unspecified).

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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.