A93.2
BillableColorado tick fever
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Colorado tick fever is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, causing symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, and sometimes a rash. It is most commonly found in the western United States during spring and summer months.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure the diagnosis is confirmed by clinical presentation and/or laboratory testing before coding, as tick-borne illnesses require specific documentation
- •Document the season and geographic location when available, as this supports medical necessity and helps with epidemiological tracking
Code Hierarchy
└A93Other arthropod-borne viral fevers, not elsewhere classified└A93.2Colorado tick fever
└A93.2Colorado tick fever