A68.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Louse-borne relapsing fever
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A68.0Louse-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A68.0 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 A68.0
Louse-borne relapsing fever
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A68.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A68.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A68.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A68.0.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A68.0 mean?
A68.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Louse-borne relapsing fever.”
Is A68.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A68.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A68.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
A68.0 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 A68.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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