A77.1
Billable codeSpotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii
The ICD-10 code for spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii is A77.1.
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.
- African tick typhus
- Boutonneuse fever
- India tick typhus
- Kenya tick typhus
- Marseilles fever
- Mediterranean tick fever
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
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 0821
Associated MS-DRGs
A77.1 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.