2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A98Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified
A98 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A98.0, A98.1, A98.2, and A98.3.
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Specific Coding for Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classifiedOverview
Non-specific codes like A98 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses. These include the Ebola and Marburg, Lassa fever, and yellow fever viruses. VHFs have common features: they affect many organs, they damage the blood vessels, and they affect the body's ability to regulate itself.
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Questions About A98Overview
Is A98 (Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as A98.0, A98.1, and A98.2.
