Junin hemorrhagic fever

This code represents Junin hemorrhagic fever, a severe viral zoonotic disease endemic to Argentina, caused by the Junin virus. It is characterized by fever, malaise, headache, and can progress to hemorrhagic manifestations, neurological symptoms, and organ failure. The disease is transmitted to humans primarily through contact with infected rodents.

Use this code for confirmed cases of Junin hemorrhagic fever based on laboratory identification of the Junin virus or strong clinical and epidemiological evidence in endemic areas. Documentation should clearly indicate the diagnosis of Junin hemorrhagic fever, including symptoms, exposure history, and diagnostic test results.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Junin" hemorrhagic fever to differentiate from other viral hemorrhagic fevers.
• Do not confuse with other viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Lassa, Marburg, or Ebola, which have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.
• Code any associated complications (e.g., renal failure, neurological sequelae) separately, following sequencing guidelines.