A92.2

What This Code Means

Venezuelan equine fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes that causes fever, muscle pain, and sometimes more severe neurological complications. It is endemic to Central and South America and can affect both humans and animals.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the patient has confirmed Venezuelan equine fever diagnosis, as this is a reportable disease in most jurisdictions and may require additional documentation for public health reporting
• •If neurological complications are present (such as encephalitis), code those separately with appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to capture the full clinical picture