A79.8 – Other specified rickettsioses
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Rickettsioses
ICD-10-CM code
A79.8
- Code
A79.8(claims format:A798)- Description
- Other specified rickettsioses
- 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
- A75-A79 Rickettsioses
- Parent codes
- A79
Billable codes under A79.8
A79.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Related codes in A79
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A79.8?
A79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified rickettsioses, in the block A75-A79 (Rickettsioses).
Is A79.8 a billable code?
No. A79.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does A79.8 belong to?
It belongs to category A79 – Other 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.