A25.9
Rat-bite fever, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Rat bite fever
Clinical Information
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A syndrome characterized by recurring fever, rash, and arthralgias occurring days to weeks after a rat bite. The causative agents are either streptobacillus moniliformis or spirillum minus.
Details
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A25.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A25.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A25.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 A25.9 may differ.