A98.8
BillableOther specified viral hemorrhagic fevers
Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers
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
- •chikungunya hemorrhagic feverA92.0
- •dengue hemorrhagic feverA91
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
SNOMED CT
- Disease caused by Filoviridae198007
- Brazilian haemorrhagic fever240524001
- Brazilian hemorrhagic fever240524001
- Sabia haemorrhagic fever240524001
- Sabia hemorrhagic fever240524001
- Filoviral haemorrhagic fever240525000
- Filoviral hemorrhagic fever240525000
- Infection caused by Sabia virus721782006
- Sabia virus infection721782006
Clinical Terms
- Brazilian haemorrhagic fever
- Brazilian hemorrhagic fever
- Sabia hemorrhagic fever
- Filoviral haemorrhagic fever
- Filoviral hemorrhagic fever
- Sabia haemorrhagic fever
- Disease caused by Filoviridae
- Sabia virus infection
- Infection caused by Sabia virus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers is A98.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers". A98.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A98.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A98.8 represents “Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers”. 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 A98.8 a billable code?
Yes, A98.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A98.8 in?
A98.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A98.8?
A98.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; chikungunya hemorrhagic fever (A92.0); dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91).
Are additional codes required with A98.8?
Yes, when using A98.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A98.8 map to?
A98.8 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 240524001, 198007, 240525000, 721782006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A98.8?
A98.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348182. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A98.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers 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 A98.8?
A98.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D61.Z (Arenavirus disease, unspecified).
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