2025 ICD-10-CM code A27.89
Other forms of leptospirosis. This code is used for leptospirosis not otherwise specified in the ICD-10-CM.
Medical necessity for services related to A27.89 is established by the diagnosis of leptospirosis. The specific services provided (e.g., lab tests, antibiotic treatment, hospitalization) must be clinically justified based on the patient's condition and severity of the infection.
Diagnosis of Leptospirosis is confirmed through laboratory tests like blood or urine analysis showing antibodies to the bacteria. Treatment may involve antibiotics like doxycycline or penicillin, possibly intravenously for severe cases. Supportive care addresses symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and dehydration. Preventive measures include avoiding contaminated water and protecting skin from contact with infected soil or animals.
In simple words: This code is used when a person has leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated water or soil, but the specific type isn't known or doesn't have its own specific code.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria. It is typically spread through contact with contaminated water or soil. This particular code (A27.89) is used when the specific type of Leptospirosis is not identified or not represented by another more specific code in the A27 category.
Example 1: A patient presents with fever, chills, muscle aches, and jaundice after swimming in a stagnant pond. Lab tests confirm leptospirosis, but the specific type isn't identified, so A27.89 is used., A farmer develops flu-like symptoms after working in a flooded field. Blood tests reveal leptospirosis without specifying a type, leading to the use of A27.89., A veterinarian who was exposed to animal urine develops fever, headache, and abdominal pain. Serology indicates Leptospirosis without further classification, prompting the use of code A27.89.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms, exposure history (contact with animals, contaminated water/soil), lab results confirming infection, and the type of leptospirosis if identified. Absence of specific type identification should be noted to justify using A27.89.
- Specialties:Infectious disease, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and potentially others depending on the context of exposure and presentation.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, or others depending on the severity.