A75.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A75.0Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A75.0 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Rickettsioses (A75-A79)
- 3
Category A75
Typhus fever
- 4
Code A75.0
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Classical typhus (fever)
- Epidemic (louse-borne) typhus
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A75.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A75.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A75.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A75.0.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A75.0 mean?
A75.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii.”
Is A75.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A75.0 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 A75.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
A75.0 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Rickettsioses (A75-A79) (A75–A79), under category A75, Typhus fever.
What coding notes are listed for A75.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Classical typhus (fever); Epidemic (louse-borne) typhus. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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