A68 – Relapsing fevers
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other spirochetal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A68
- Code
A68(claims format:A68)- Description
- Relapsing fevers
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under A68
A68 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for A68
Includes:
- recurrent fever
Excludes2 (not included here):
- Lyme disease (A69.2-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block A65-A69
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A68?
A68 is the ICD-10-CM code for relapsing fevers, in the block A65-A69 (Other spirochetal diseases).
Is A68 a billable code?
No. A68 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.