ICD-10-CM A96.2: Lassa fever

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A96.2

Lassa fever

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code A96.2 (Lassa fever)

ICD-10-CM code A96.2 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 A96.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A96.2 - Lassa 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 Lassa fever.