2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A63Other predominantly sexually transmitted diseases, not elsewhere classified
A63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other predominantly sexually transmitted diseases, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A63.0 and A63.8.
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Specific Coding for Oth predominantly sexually transmitted diseases, NECOverview
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. If not treated, a STI can develop into a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
The full article covers:
- What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
- What causes sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
- Who is affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
- What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
- How are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
- Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be prevented?
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Questions About A63Overview
Is A63 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other predominantly sexually transmitted diseases, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other predominantly sexually transmitted diseases, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as A63.0 and A63.8.
