A68.0 – Louse-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other spirochetal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A68.0
- Code
A68.0(claims format:A680)- Description
- Louse-borne relapsing fever
- 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
- A65-A69 Other spirochetal diseases
- Parent codes
- A68
Notes for A68.0
Applicable to:
- Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
A68 – Relapsing fevers
Includes:
- recurrent fever
Excludes2 (not included here):
- Lyme disease (A69.2-)
Block A65-A69
Index terms for A68.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A68
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A68.0?
A68.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for louse-borne relapsing fever, in the block A65-A69 (Other spirochetal diseases).
Is A68.0 a billable code?
Yes. A68.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A68.0 belong to?
It belongs to category A68 – Relapsing fevers.
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.