2025 ICD-10-CM code A37.1
Whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis.
Medical necessity is established by the confirmed diagnosis of whooping cough due to Bordetella parapertussis. The severity of symptoms, particularly in infants and young children, may necessitate hospitalization for respiratory support and monitoring.
Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, patient history, physical examination, and laboratory testing (e.g., blood and mucus cultures, PCR). Treatment typically involves antibiotics, with hospitalization potentially required for severe cases, especially in infants, to manage breathing difficulties and provide oxygen therapy.
In simple words: This code indicates whooping cough caused by a bacterium called Bordetella parapertussis.It's a lot like regular whooping cough but often not as severe. Symptoms can include coughing spells, a "whooping" sound when taking a breath, and cold-like symptoms.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly infectious bacterial respiratory disease. While typically caused by Bordetella pertussis, this code specifies infection due to Bordetella parapertussis, a closely related bacterium.Symptoms are similar to classic pertussis but often milder, potentially including cough (sometimes paroxysmal), whooping sounds during inhalation after coughing fits, sneezing, runny nose, fever, and apnea.The infection primarily affects infants and young children but can occur at any age.
Example 1: A 3-month-old infant presents with a persistent cough, runny nose, and occasional episodes of apnea.After laboratory testing confirms Bordetella parapertussis, the infant is admitted for observation and antibiotic treatment., A 5-year-old child experiences coughing spells followed by a "whooping" sound during inhalation.The child also has a mild fever and runny nose.A nasopharyngeal swab is positive for Bordetella parapertussis, and the child is prescribed antibiotics., A 15-year-old adolescent presents with a persistent cough, initially resembling a common cold. The cough worsens over two weeks, developing into coughing spells.Although less severe than classic pertussis, testing reveals Bordetella parapertussis, and antibiotics are prescribed.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms (cough, whoop, apnea, fever, runny nose, etc.), duration of illness, laboratory test results confirming Bordetella parapertussis infection, and treatment provided (antibiotics, oxygen therapy, hospitalization if applicable).
** While B. parapertussis infection is generally milder than B. pertussis infection, it's important to diagnose and treat it to prevent potential complications and further spread, especially among vulnerable populations like infants.Vaccination against pertussis provides some cross-protection against B. parapertussis.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital