Arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever, unspecified

This code represents a febrile illness characterized by hemorrhage, caused by a virus transmitted by arthropods, where the specific type of arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever is not identified. Patients typically present with fever, malaise, and various bleeding manifestations, ranging from petechiae to severe internal hemorrhage.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of hemorrhagic fever due to an arthropod-borne virus, but the specific viral agent (e.g., Dengue, Yellow Fever, Crimean-Congo) is not specified. This code is appropriate when the provider explicitly states "arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever, unspecified" or similar terminology without further diagnostic detail.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis for the type of arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fever is documented.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates a hemorrhagic component; otherwise, consider codes for unspecified viral fevers.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.