U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

A78 ICD-10-CM Code: Q 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

A78

Q fever

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where A78 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Rickettsioses (A75-A79)

  3. 3

    Category A78

    Q fever

  4. 4

    Code A78

    Q fever

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Infection due to Coxiella burnetii
  • Nine Mile fever
  • Quadrilateral fever

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for A78.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A78.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for A78.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for A78.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code A78 mean?

A78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Q fever.”

Is A78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A78 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 A78 located in ICD-10-CM?

A78 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Rickettsioses (A75-A79) (A75–A79), under category A78, Q fever.

What coding notes are listed for A78?

Its listed inclusion terms are Infection due to Coxiella burnetii; Nine Mile fever; Quadrilateral fever. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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