2025 ICD-10-CM code A07.3
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Isosporiasis. Infection due to Isospora belli and Isospora hominis.
Medical necessity for the diagnosis and treatment of isosporiasis is established by the presence of characteristic symptoms and laboratory confirmation of the infection. The severity of symptoms and the patient's immune status may also factor into medical necessity determinations.
Clinicians diagnose isosporiasis based on symptoms, travel history, and stool tests. Treatment involves antiparasitic medications and rehydration.
In simple words: Isosporiasis is an infection of the intestines causing diarrhea, cramps, and other symptoms. It's caused by a parasite called Cystoisospora belli, which is spread through contaminated food or water.
Isosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cystoisospora belli (formerly known as Isospora belli). The infection is typically acquired by consuming food or water contaminated with feces containing the parasite.
Example 1: A patient presents with watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever after returning from a trip to a region with poor sanitation. Stool examination reveals Cystoisospora belli oocysts, confirming the diagnosis of isosporiasis., An immunocompromised individual experiences severe, persistent diarrhea and weight loss. After extensive testing, including stool microscopy, isosporiasis is diagnosed., A child in a daycare center develops diarrhea and dehydration. Several other children in the center have similar symptoms. Public health investigation identifies contaminated food as the source, and isosporiasis is diagnosed in the affected children.
Documentation should include symptoms (diarrhea, cramps, fever, etc.), travel history, laboratory results of stool examination demonstrating the presence of Cystoisospora belli, and details of treatment provided.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Public Health Clinic