Chlamydia psittaci infections (A70) ICD-10-CM
The A70 code range covers chlamydia psittaci infections with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Ornithosis
- Parrot fever
- Psittacosis
Codes in the A70 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- A70 Chlamydia psittaci infections
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A70 range.
Psittacosis
Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to humans by inhalation of dust-borne contaminated nasal secretions or excreta of infected BIRDS. This infection results in a febrile illness characterized by PNEUMONITIS and systemic manifestations.
About the A70 Code Range
Psittacosis, also called parrot fever, is an infection people get by breathing dust contaminated with nasal secretions or droppings from infected birds. It causes fever, lung inflammation, and effects elsewhere in the body.
A70 groups infections caused by Chlamydia psittaci within other diseases caused by chlamydiae.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A70 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A70 range classify?
The range classifies chlamydia psittaci infections. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
