2025 ICD-10-CM code A05.5
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Bacterial foodborne intoxications - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with Vibrio vulnificus infection, confirmed by laboratory testing.The severity of the illness, including dehydration, complications related to pre-existing conditions, and the need for intravenous therapy or antibiotics further support medical necessity.
Diagnosis and treatment are the responsibility of medical professionals. This may involve laboratory tests of feces, rehydration therapies (oral or intravenous), and antibiotic treatment for prolonged illness. Patient education on safe seafood handling and preparation is crucial for prevention.
In simple words: Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication is an illness caused by eating raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, especially oysters. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, skin infections, and ulcers. It can be severe for people with liver disease or weakened immune systems.
This condition is characterized by illness due to the ingestion of raw or undercooked seafood, particularly shellfish like oysters, contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, skin infections, bleeding within the skin, and ulcers.
Example 1: A patient presents with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after consuming raw oysters. Fecal tests confirm the presence of Vibrio vulnificus., An individual with a pre-existing liver condition develops severe illness, including skin lesions and fever, following ingestion of contaminated seafood. Vibrio vulnificus is identified as the causative agent., A patient experiences prolonged diarrhea and dehydration after consuming undercooked shellfish.Vibrio vulnificus is confirmed through laboratory testing, and the patient requires intravenous rehydration and antibiotic therapy.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms, history of seafood consumption, laboratory results confirming the presence of Vibrio vulnificus, and treatment provided.
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- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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