A79.8

Non-billable

Other specified rickettsioses

A79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified rickettsioses. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A79.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A79
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A79.8?
A79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified rickettsioses". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A79.8 a billable code?
No — A79.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A79.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A79.8?
A79.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including A79.81, A79.82, A79.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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