ICD-10-CM A68 is the diagnosis code for Relapsing fevers. This code falls under the section "Other spirochetal diseases" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in A68. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where A68 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A68 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A68 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Relapsing fevers". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A68 is located in Section A65-A69 â "Other spirochetal diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A68 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A68.0, A68.1, A68.9.
Use A68 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Relapsing fevers" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Relapsing fevers is A68.
No, A68 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A68 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, A68 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.