Other specified arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever

This code signifies a hemorrhagic fever caused by an arthropod-borne virus, where the specific type of hemorrhagic fever is known but not classified elsewhere. It represents a severe viral infection characterized by fever, bleeding tendencies, and often multi-organ involvement, transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes or ticks.

Use this code when documentation specifies an arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever that does not have a more specific ICD-9-CM code (e.g., Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Yellow fever). This applies to diagnoses like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Omsk hemorrhagic fever, or Kyasanur Forest disease, where the causative agent and hemorrhagic presentation are clearly documented.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "hemorrhagic fever" and identifies an arthropod vector.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific ICD-9-CM code exists for the documented arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, unless another condition is clearly identified as the principal diagnosis.