Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers

This code represents viral hemorrhagic fevers that are not specifically classified elsewhere in the ICD-10-CM system. These are severe, life-threatening illnesses characterized by fever, hemorrhage, and often multi-organ failure, caused by various viruses. This category is used when a definitive viral hemorrhagic fever is identified but does not have a unique code.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of a viral hemorrhagic fever, and the specific type of viral hemorrhagic fever (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, Lassa) is not otherwise specified or does not have a more precise ICD-10-CM code. Supporting documentation would include laboratory confirmation of a viral hemorrhagic fever pathogen that falls outside of the more specific categories.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "viral hemorrhagic fever" and not just a general viral infection with hemorrhagic manifestations.
• Always review for more specific codes for known viral hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, Lassa) before assigning this code.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any associated complications.