ICD-10 Code A98.8 – Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A98.8 – Other specified viral hemorrhagic fevers
What it is
A98.8 is used for viral hemorrhagic fever cases that do not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. It indicates a documented viral hemorrhagic fever diagnosis with an unspecified or uncommon agent.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings in viral hemorrhagic fever may include fever, bleeding tendency, and systemic illness, but you should code only what the record supports.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a viral hemorrhagic fever and does not identify a more specific named type. It may also apply when the infection is described as other specified or atypical. If the record names a specific virus, use the more precise code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use A98.8 for a different infectious disease or for a confirmed specific viral hemorrhagic fever with its own code. Check documentation if the diagnosis is only suspected or not clearly stated.
Coding tip
Assign A98.8 only when the chart clearly supports a viral hemorrhagic fever and no more specific code is available.