2025 ICD-10-CM code A27.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica, also known as Weil's disease, is a severe form of leptospirosis characterized by jaundice and bleeding.
Medical necessity for the treatment of leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica is established by the confirmation of the diagnosis through appropriate laboratory testing and the presence of clinical symptoms consistent with the disease.
Clinicians should diagnose leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica through physical examination, patient history (including potential exposure to contaminated water or soil), and laboratory testing (e.g., blood tests for Leptospira antibodies). Treatment involves antibiotic therapy (e.g., doxycycline, penicillin), potentially intravenous administration in severe cases.Patient education on preventive measures, such as avoiding stagnant water and proper protective clothing, is essential.
In simple words: Weil's disease is a serious infection you can get from contact with water or soil contaminated by animal urine. It causes fever, chills, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), bleeding problems, and other symptoms.
Leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica is a severe form of leptospirosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. This specific form is characterized by jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver involvement) and hemorrhagic manifestations (bleeding).It is also known as Weil's disease or spirochetal jaundice.Transmission typically occurs through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals.
Example 1: A farmer develops fever, jaundice, and muscle aches after working in a field recently flooded by rainwater.Blood tests confirm leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica., A veterinarian presents with bleeding gums, high fever, and jaundice after treating a dog with suspected leptospirosis.Diagnostic tests reveal leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica., An individual who recently went swimming in a tropical lake develops chills, jaundice, and abdominal pain.They are diagnosed with leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica.
Documentation should include details of the patient's signs and symptoms, history of potential exposure to contaminated water or soil, and laboratory test results confirming the diagnosis of leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica.The severity of the illness, including the presence of jaundice and hemorrhagic complications, should also be documented.
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