A96.2

Billable

Lassa fever

A96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lassa fever. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A96
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses. These include the Ebola and Marburg, Lassa fever, and yellow fever viruses. VHFs have common features: they affect many organs, they damage the blood vessels, and they affect the body's ability to regulate itself. Some VHFs cause mild disease, but some, like Ebola or Marburg, cause severe disease and death. VHFs are found…

Read more about Hemorrhagic Fevers at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A96.2?
A96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lassa fever". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A96.2 a billable code?
Yes — A96.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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