A68.1
Billable codeTick-borne relapsing fever
The ICD-10 code for tick-borne relapsing fever is A68.1.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Relapsing fever due to any Borrelia species other than Borrelia recurrentis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A68.0Louse-borne relapsing fever
- A68.9Relapsing fever, unspecified
- A68.1Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 0871
Associated MS-DRGs
A68.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.