2025 ICD-10-CM code A27.9
Leptospirosis, unspecified. This code is used when the provider does not specify the type of leptospirosis.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms suggestive of leptospirosis, along with confirmatory laboratory findings. Treatment is necessary to prevent complications and transmission.
Physicians diagnose and treat leptospirosis, often involving laboratory testing, antibiotic prescriptions, and patient education on preventive measures.
In simple words: Leptospirosis is an infection you can get from contaminated water or soil. It's caused by bacteria from animal urine. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, body aches, and stomach problems. Doctors can test your blood for the infection. Treatment usually involves antibiotics.
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira. It is typically contracted through contact with water or soil contaminated with animal urine, especially in warm climates.Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, dry cough, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis is confirmed through laboratory tests detecting Leptospira antibodies in the patient's blood. Treatment involves antibiotics like doxycycline or penicillin, with intravenous administration in severe cases. Preventive measures include avoiding stagnant water, refraining from swimming in potentially contaminated water, and wearing protective clothing when in contact with potentially infected soil or water.
Example 1: A farmer presents with fever, chills, and muscle aches after working in a flooded field. Blood tests confirm leptospirosis., A veterinarian develops symptoms consistent with leptospirosis after treating an infected animal., A traveler returning from a tropical region experiences fever, headache, and vomiting, and is subsequently diagnosed with leptospirosis.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms, exposure history (e.g., contact with animals, contaminated water/soil), laboratory results confirming the diagnosis, and details of the treatment provided.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home