A75.0
Billable

Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii

Billable / Specific Code

What is Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii?

ICD-10-CM A75.0 is the diagnosis code for Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii. 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 A75.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Classical typhus (fever)
  • Epidemic (louse-borne) typhus

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where A75.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeA75.0 — Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A75.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, A75.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does A75.0 mean?

A75.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of A75.0?

The parent code of A75.0 is A75 ("Typhus fever"). A75.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is A75.0 in?

A75.0 is located in Section A75-A79 — "Rickettsioses" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use A75.0?

Use A75.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii" 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 Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii?

The ICD-10-CM code for Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii is A75.0.

Can A75.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, A75.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is A75.0 in?

A75.0 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is A75.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, A75.0 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
A75.0
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A75-A79 — Rickettsioses
2026 ICD-10-CM