A90
Billable

Dengue fever [classical dengue]

Billable / Specific Code

What is Dengue fever [classical dengue]?

ICD-10-CM A90 is the diagnosis code for Dengue fever [classical dengue]. This code falls under the section "Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers" 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for A90

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A90. They are mutually exclusive:

  • dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where A90 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A90 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, A90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does A90 mean?

A90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dengue fever [classical dengue]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is A90 in?

A90 is located in Section A90-A99 — "Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use A90?

Use A90 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dengue fever [classical dengue]" 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 Dengue fever [classical dengue]?

The ICD-10-CM code for Dengue fever [classical dengue] is A90.

Can A90 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, A90 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is A90 in?

A90 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from A90?

Type 1 Excludes for A90 include: dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91).

Is A90 valid for 2026?

Yes, A90 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
A90
Dengue fever [classical dengue]
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A90-A99 — Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers
2026 ICD-10-CM