2025 ICD-10-CM code A08.2
Adenoviral enteritis
Medical necessity for treatment of adenoviral enteritis is established by the presence of symptoms and confirmation of adenovirus infection.The severity of symptoms and the patient's hydration status determine the level of intervention required.
Clinicians should diagnose and manage adenoviral enteritis. This includes assessing symptoms, conducting laboratory tests, providing rehydration therapy (oral or intravenous), and educating patients on preventive measures like handwashing.
In simple words: Adenoviral enteritis is a contagious illness that causes inflammation of the intestines. It's caused by an adenovirus, often spread through contact with infected feces.Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever.It primarily affects infants and young children. Treatment focuses on rehydration, and there's currently no vaccine to prevent it.
Adenoviral enteritis is an inflammation of the intestines caused by adenovirus infection. It's characterized by watery diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.Symptoms can be severe in individuals with weakened immune systems, especially children.Diagnosis involves laboratory tests of feces to rule out bacterial or parasitic infections and may include detection of viral antigens.
Example 1: A 2-year-old child presents with watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.Fecal tests are positive for adenovirus, confirming adenoviral enteritis., An infant experiences severe diarrhea and dehydration requiring intravenous fluid administration due to adenoviral enteritis., An immunocompromised adult develops adenoviral enteritis following contact with an infected individual, experiencing prolonged and more severe symptoms.
Documentation should include symptoms (diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever), laboratory results confirming adenovirus infection, and details of treatment provided (rehydration therapy).
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Home