ICD-10 Code A96.8 – Other arenaviral hemorrhagic fevers (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A96.8 – Other arenaviral hemorrhagic fevers
What it is
This code identifies arenaviral hemorrhagic fever infections that do not fall under a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it for documented arenavirus disease with hemorrhagic fever features when the organism is not otherwise specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical hemorrhagic fever findings may include acute febrile illness with bleeding tendency, weakness, and signs of systemic infection.
When to use this code
Use A96.8 when the record states other arenaviral hemorrhagic fever or an arenavirus infection with hemorrhagic manifestations, and no more specific code applies. It may also fit when the provider documents a confirmed arenaviral hemorrhagic fever without naming the exact virus. Check documentation if the diagnosis is only suspected.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-hemorrhagic viral illnesses, unspecified fever, or a more specific arenaviral diagnosis already documented. If the chart does not support arenaviral hemorrhagic fever, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the most specific arenaviral diagnosis documented; if the virus type is unclear, confirm the provider’s wording before assigning A96.8.