Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM A98 is the diagnosis code for Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified. 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 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 should never be coded at the same time as A98. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where A98 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A98 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A98 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A98 is located in Section A90-A99 — "Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A98 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A98.0, A98.1, A98.2, A98.3, A98.4 and more.
Use A98 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified" 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 Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified is A98.
No, A98 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A98 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A98 include: chikungunya hemorrhagic fever (A92.0); dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91).
Yes, A98 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.