A27.8Header code — not billable
Other forms of leptospirosis
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- A27
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category A27
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A27.8?
A27.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other forms of leptospirosis.
Is A27.8 a billable code?
No. A27.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is A27.8 in?
A27.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did A27.8 become effective?
A27.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to A27.8?
A27.8 belongs to category A27, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.