A75.1
Billable

Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]

Billable / Specific Code

What is Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]?

ICD-10-CM A75.1 is the diagnosis code for Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]. This code falls under the section "Rickettsioses" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for A75.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Brill-Zinsser disease

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where A75.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeA75.1 — Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A75.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, A75.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does A75.1 mean?

A75.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of A75.1?

The parent code of A75.1 is A75 ("Typhus fever"). A75.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is A75.1 in?

A75.1 is located in Section A75-A79 — "Rickettsioses" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use A75.1?

Use A75.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]?

The ICD-10-CM code for Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease] is A75.1.

Can A75.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, A75.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is A75.1 in?

A75.1 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is A75.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, A75.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
A75.1
Recrudescent typhus [Brill's disease]
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A75-A79 — Rickettsioses
2026 ICD-10-CM