2025 ICD-10-CM code A05.3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and Parasitic Diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication.
Medical necessity is established by the signs, symptoms, and laboratory confirmation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection. Treatment is necessary to manage symptoms, prevent complications like dehydration, and shorten the duration of illness.
A patient with foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication can experience mild to moderate diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills. In severe cases, the patient may become extremely dehydrated due to severe diarrhea if the bacteria enters the bloodstream. Laboratory tests of the patient’s feces can detect the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacterium. Treatment includes rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids; antibiotics may help in prolonged illnesses. Providers may educate patients for prevention, such as consuming properly cooked and clean seafood, especially shellfish.
In simple words: Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication is an illness caused by eating raw or undercooked shellfish contaminated with toxins from Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. Symptoms include mild to moderate diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Severe cases may lead to dehydration. Diagnosis is confirmed by laboratory tests of feces. Treatment involves rehydration with fluids, and antibiotics may be used in prolonged illnesses.
Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication refers to an illness usually acquired from eating raw or undercooked shellfish contaminated by toxins released by the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Example 1: A patient presents with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea after consuming raw oysters. Fecal tests confirm Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The patient is treated with oral rehydration fluids., A patient develops severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration after eating undercooked shrimp. Blood tests and stool cultures identify Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The patient requires intravenous fluids and antibiotic therapy., A patient experiences mild diarrhea and abdominal discomfort after a seafood meal. Symptoms resolve within 24 hours without treatment. Although not confirmed by testing, foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication is suspected based on the patient's history.
Symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills), history of consuming raw or undercooked seafood, laboratory test results (fecal examination, blood tests if applicable), treatment provided (rehydration therapy, antibiotic therapy if applicable).
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Home, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home