A68Header code — not billable

Relapsing fevers

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
A68
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category A68

A68.0Louse-borne relapsing feverYesA68.1Tick-borne relapsing feverYesA68.9Relapsing fever, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A68?

A68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Relapsing fevers.

Is A68 a billable code?

No. A68 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 A68 in?

A68 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did A68 become effective?

A68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to A68?

A68 belongs to category A68, which includes 3 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.