ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A68.1
Tick-borne relapsing fever
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A68.1
Inclusion Terms
Relapsing fever due to any Borrelia species other than Borrelia recurrentis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A68.1 (Tick-borne relapsing fever)
ICD-10-CM code A68.1 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 A68.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A68.1 - Tick-borne relapsing fever. 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 Tick-borne relapsing fever.