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A90

Billable

Dengue fever [classical dengue]

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that causes fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and rash. It is also known as classical dengue and is typically a self-limiting illness that resolves within a week or two.

Coding Tips

  • A90 is used for uncomplicated dengue fever; if the patient develops severe dengue (dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome), use codes A91 instead
  • This code does not require a fifth character; document the clinical presentation and any complications to ensure accurate coding and appropriate severity assessment

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • dengue hemorrhagic fever (A91)

Code Hierarchy

A90Dengue fever [classical dengue]
A90Dengue fever [classical dengue]

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