A96.2 – Lassa fever
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers
ICD-10-CM code
A96.2
- Code
A96.2(claims format:A962)- Description
- Lassa 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
- A90-A99 Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers
- Parent codes
- A96
Index terms for A96.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A96
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A96.2?
A96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for lassa fever, in the block A90-A99 (Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers).
Is A96.2 a billable code?
Yes. A96.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A96.2 belong to?
It belongs to category A96 – Arenaviral hemorrhagic fever.
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.