2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A69Other spirochetal infections

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A65-A69›A69

ICD-10-CM A69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

A69 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other spirochetal infections, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A69.0, A69.1, A69.20, and A69.21.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A69
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other spirochetal infections
Chapter
A65-A69
Other spirochetal diseases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA65-A69Other spirochetal diseases
CategoryA69Other spirochetal infections
This CodeA69Other spirochetal infections

Specific Coding for Other spirochetal infectionsOverview

Non-specific codes like A69 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use A69.0 for Necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis

  • Use A69.1 for Other Vincent's infections

  • A69.2 for Lyme disease

  • Use A69.20 for Lyme disease, unspecified

  • Use A69.21 for Meningitis due to Lyme disease

  • Use A69.22 for Other neurologic disorders in Lyme disease

  • Use A69.23 for Arthritis due to Lyme disease

  • Use A69.29 for Other conditions associated with Lyme disease

  • Use A69.8 for Other specified spirochetal infections

  • Use A69.9 for Spirochetal infection, unspecified

Patient EducationClinical

Bacterial Infections

Bacteria are tiny organisms (living things) that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They can be found almost everywhere on Earth. There are lots of bacteria in and on your body. In fact, your body has about 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells.

The full article covers:

  • What are bacteria?
  • How do bacterial infections spread?
  • What are the treatments for bacterial infections?
  • Can bacterial infections be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About A69Overview

Is A69 (Other spirochetal infections) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other spirochetal infections, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other spirochetal infections need a more specific code from this category, such as A69.0, A69.1, and A69.20.