A68 ICD-10-CM Code: Relapsing fevers
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A68Relapsing fevers
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A68 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other spirochetal diseases (A65-A69)
- 3
Category A68
Relapsing fevers
- 4
Code A68
Relapsing fevers
Codes under A68
A68 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A68.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A68.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A68.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A68.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- Lyme disease (A69.2-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A68 mean?
A68 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Relapsing fevers.”
Is A68 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A68 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A68 located in ICD-10-CM?
A68 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other spirochetal diseases (A65-A69) (A65–A69), under category A68, Relapsing fevers.
What coding notes are listed for A68?
No inclusion terms are listed for A68 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: Lyme disease (A69.2-).