ICD-10-CM A68: Relapsing fevers

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A68

Relapsing fevers

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A68

Includes Notes

recurrent fever

Excludes2: Not Included Here

Lyme disease (A69.2-)

Inclusion Terms

Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis

Inclusion Terms

Relapsing fever due to any Borrelia species other than Borrelia recurrentis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A68):

About ICD-10-CM Code A68 (Relapsing fevers)

ICD-10-CM code A68 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A68 - Relapsing fevers. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Relapsing fevers.