A94 - Dengue fever
ICD-10 A94 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of a94 - dengue fever.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, and its incidence has been increasing globally. Clinically, dengue fever presents with a sudden onset of high fever, severe headache, retro-orbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia, and rash. In some cases, it can progress to severe dengue, characterized by plasma leakage, hemorrhagic manifestations, and organ impairment. Diagnosis is typically made based on clinical presentation, travel history to endemic areas, and laboratory tests such as serology or PCR. The World Health Organization classifies dengue into three categories: dengue without warning signs, dengue with warning signs, and severe dengue. Management is primarily supportive, focusing on hydration and pain relief, as there is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue. Understanding the epidemiology, clinical features, and potential complications of dengue fever is crucial for accurate diagnosis and coding.
Detailed travel history, symptom onset, and laboratory results.
Patients presenting with fever and travel to endemic areas.
Ensure documentation reflects the severity and any complications.
Acute presentation details, vital signs, and initial treatment provided.
Patients with acute febrile illness and potential dengue exposure.
Timely documentation is critical for accurate coding and management.
Used when serological testing for dengue is performed.
Document the reason for testing and results.
Infectious disease specialists should ensure comprehensive lab documentation.
The primary vector for dengue fever is the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the virus to humans.
