A98.5
BillableHemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A viral infection transmitted by rodents that causes fever and severe kidney damage, potentially leading to kidney failure.
Coding Tips
- •Document exposure to rodent droppings or contaminated materials; common in Asia and Europe
- •Note the degree of renal involvement and whether dialysis or other renal support was required
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- hantavirus (cardio)-pulmonary syndrome (B33.4)
Code Hierarchy
└A98Other viral hemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified└A98.5Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
└A98.5Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome