Short answer · Medically reviewed summary · Last updated: 2023-07-10
Boutonneuse Fever is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia conorii. It is primarily found in Mediterranean countries and is characterized by the development of a rash, fever, and other flu-like symptoms.
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ICD10 code of Boutonneuse Fever and ICD9 code
ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes for Boutonneuse Fever, with classification details for clinicians, coders and patients.
Boutonneuse Fever is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia conorii. It is primarily found in Mediterranean countries and is characterized by the development of a rash, fever, and other flu-like symptoms. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), Boutonneuse Fever is assigned the code A77.1.
The ICD-10 code A77.1 specifically refers to "spotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii." This code is used by healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and classify cases of Boutonneuse Fever for medical record-keeping, research, and statistical purposes.
In the previous version of the classification system, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), Boutonneuse Fever was assigned the code 082.0. This code represented "tick-borne rickettsiosis" and encompassed various diseases caused by Rickettsia species transmitted by ticks.
It is crucial for healthcare providers to use these specific ICD codes to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement for medical services related to Boutonneuse Fever. These codes facilitate effective communication among healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall understanding and management of this infectious disease.
The ICD-10 code A77.1 specifically refers to "spotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii." This code is used by healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and classify cases of Boutonneuse Fever for medical record-keeping, research, and statistical purposes.
In the previous version of the classification system, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), Boutonneuse Fever was assigned the code 082.0. This code represented "tick-borne rickettsiosis" and encompassed various diseases caused by Rickettsia species transmitted by ticks.
It is crucial for healthcare providers to use these specific ICD codes to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement for medical services related to Boutonneuse Fever. These codes facilitate effective communication among healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall understanding and management of this infectious disease.
Author: DiseaseMaps Editorial Team
Reviewed against authoritative medical sources (NIH GARD, Orphanet, OMIM)
Last updated: 2023-07-10
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