2025 ICD-10-CM code A79.82
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Rickettsioses Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Diagnosis and treatment of anaplasmosis, a potentially serious tick-borne illness, to prevent complications such as respiratory distress, organ failure, or even death.
In simple words: Anaplasmosis is an infection spread by ticks infected with the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Anaplasmosis [A. phagocytophilum], a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Example 1: A patient presents with fever, headache, muscle aches, and malaise after a recent tick bite. Laboratory testing confirms infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum., A patient with a history of recent outdoor activities in a tick-endemic area develops flu-like symptoms. Blood tests reveal the presence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum., An individual undergoing routine blood work is found to have antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum, indicating past exposure and possible asymptomatic infection.
Clinical findings, such as fever, headache, myalgia, and malaise. Laboratory confirmation of infection with A. phagocytophilum, such as through PCR testing or serology. Documentation of potential tick exposure or bite history, if available.
- Specialties:Infectious disease, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Independent Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center, Public Health Clinic, Rural Health Clinic