A21.8 – Other forms of tularemia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A21.8
- Code
A21.8(claims format:A218)- Description
- Other forms of tularemia
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- A20-A28 Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A21
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
A21 – Tularemia
Includes:
- deer-fly fever
- infection due to Francisella tularensis
- rabbit fever
Index terms for A21.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A21
- A21.0 – Ulceroglandular tularemiaBillable
- A21.1 – Oculoglandular tularemiaBillable
- A21.2 – Pulmonary tularemiaBillable
- A21.3 – Gastrointestinal tularemiaBillable
- A21.7 – Generalized tularemiaBillable
- A21.9 – Tularemia, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A21.8?
A21.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other forms of tularemia, in the block A20-A28 (Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases).
Is A21.8 a billable code?
Yes. A21.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A21.8 belong to?
It belongs to category A21 – Tularemia.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.