ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A68
Relapsing fevers
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A68
recurrent fever
Lyme disease (A69.2-)
Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis
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.