A77.8 – Other spotted fevers

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Rickettsioses

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A77.8
Code
A77.8 (claims format: A778)
Description
Other spotted fevers
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
A75-A79 Rickettsioses
Parent codes
A77

Notes for A77.8

Applicable to:
  • Rickettsia 364D/R. philipii (Pacific Coast tick fever)
  • Spotted fever due to Rickettsia africae (African tick bite fever)
  • Spotted fever due to Rickettsia parkeri

Index terms for A77.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A77

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A77.8?

A77.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other spotted fevers, in the block A75-A79 (Rickettsioses).

Is A77.8 a billable code?

Yes. A77.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A77.8 belong to?

It belongs to category A77 – Spotted fever [tick-borne rickettsioses].

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.