A95.9

What This Code Means

Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by mosquitoes that causes fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), and can lead to severe complications or death. This code is used when yellow fever is diagnosed but the specific type or severity is not documented.

Coding Tips

• •Query the provider if the type of yellow fever can be specified (sylvatic, urban, or jungle) as more specific codes may be available and could affect treatment protocols
• •Ensure yellow fever is confirmed by clinical diagnosis or laboratory testing; do not code suspected or probable cases without confirmation