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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Rickettsioses: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group A79 includes infections caused by Rickettsia species and related organisms not classified elsewhere, covering presentations such as systemic febrile illness with rash and vascular endothelial involvement. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute infectious episodes, capture disease severity and systemic organ involvement, and support public health reporting when applicable. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM A79 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM A79: Other Rickettsioses Overview

    The ICD-10-CM A79 group represents infections caused by less common Rickettsia species and related organisms affecting multiple organ systems, typically presenting with fever, rash, and systemic symptoms. These diagnoses target infectious disease and vascular endothelium involvement and may require tracking for public health and clinical management. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it documents medical necessity and clinical complexity, which supports correct claim adjudication and payment.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents an infection due to a Rickettsia species or related organism not specified elsewhere and clinical findings such as fever and rash are present. Select the most specific code available to reflect severity, organ involvement, and any confirmed laboratory or epidemiologic evidence.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    A79.0Trench fever
    A79.1Rickettsialpox due to Rickettsia akari
    A79.81Rickettsiosis due to Ehrlichia sennetsu
    A79.82Anaplasmosis [A. phagocytophilum]
    A79.89Other specified rickettsioses
    A79.9Rickettsiosis, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    3 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    867Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
    868Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
    869Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Q Fever: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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