ICD-9-CM 082.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 082.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM A77.0 Spotted fever due to Rickettsia rickettsii
Approximate Synonyms
Boutonneuse fever
North Asian tick typhus
Queensland tick typhus
Rickettsiosis spotted fever
Rocky mountain spotted fever
Spotted fever due to Rickettsia australis
Spotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii
Spotted fever due to Rickettsia siberica
Spotted fever group rickettsial disease (disorder)
Spotted fever rickettsiosis
Clinical Information
Acute, infectious, sometimes fatal disease caused by rickettsia rickettsii usually transmitted by ixodid ticks; occurs only in north and south america; manifestations include chills, fever, rash, headache, myalgia, and prostration