Kyasanur Forest disease

This code represents Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to specific regions of India. It is characterized by sudden onset of fever, headache, myalgia, and gastrointestinal symptoms, which can progress to hemorrhagic manifestations and neurological complications in severe cases.

Assign this code for confirmed cases of Kyasanur Forest disease based on laboratory testing (e.g., PCR, serology) or strong epidemiological evidence in a patient presenting with characteristic symptoms. Documentation should clearly indicate a diagnosis of KFD, often following travel to or residence in endemic areas.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Kyasanur Forest disease" to differentiate from other viral hemorrhagic fevers.
• Code any associated neurological or hemorrhagic manifestations separately, if applicable.
• Consider Z20.828 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases) if exposure is suspected but the disease is not confirmed.