A98.2
BillableKyasanur Forest disease
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A viral infection found in the Kyasanur Forest region of India that causes fever, bleeding, and can lead to severe complications or death.
Coding Tips
- •Verify exposure history to Kyasanur Forest area in India or contact with infected animals/monkeys
- •Document the phase of illness (initial febrile phase vs. hemorrhagic phase) if documented
Code Hierarchy
└A98Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified└A98.2Kyasanur Forest disease
└A98.2Kyasanur Forest disease