B33.1
Billable

Ross River disease

Billable / Specific Code

What is Ross River disease?

ICD-10-CM B33.1 is the diagnosis code for Ross River disease. This code falls under the section "Other viral diseases" 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 B33.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Epidemic polyarthritis and exanthema
  • Ross River fever

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where B33.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is B33.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, B33.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does B33.1 mean?

B33.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Ross River 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 B33.1?

The parent code of B33.1 is B33 ("Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified"). B33.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is B33.1 in?

B33.1 is located in Section B25-B34 — "Other viral diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use B33.1?

Use B33.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Ross River 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 Ross River disease?

The ICD-10-CM code for Ross River disease is B33.1.

Can B33.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, B33.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is B33.1 in?

B33.1 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is B33.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, B33.1 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
B33.1
Ross River disease
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B25-B34 — Other viral diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM