2025 ICD-10-CM code A92.2
Venezuelan equine fever, caused by the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
Medical necessity is established by the diagnosis of Venezuelan equine fever.The severity of the disease and the need for specific interventions should be clearly documented.
Physicians diagnose Venezuelan equine fever based on patient history, physical examination, and laboratory tests.Treatment involves managing symptoms and may include medications for fever, pain, and seizures.
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers (A90-A99)
In simple words: Venezuelan equine fever is a disease spread by mosquitoes in parts of South and Central America. It's caused by a virus. Most people get flu-like symptoms, but some, especially children, can have serious brain swelling. Treatment usually involves rest and managing symptoms.
Venezuelan equine fever is an acute viral illness caused by the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, primarily found in South and Central America. Symptoms typically begin 1-6 days after infection and range from mild influenza-like illness (headache, fever, muscle aches) to severe encephalitis (confusion, seizures, coma).Diagnosis is based on exposure history, symptoms, and laboratory tests (ELISA). Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, including rest, fluids, pain relievers, and anticonvulsants if necessary.
Example 1: A traveler returning from South America presents with fever, headache, and muscle aches.A92.2 is used if Venezuelan equine fever is diagnosed., A child in Central America develops seizures and altered mental status after a mosquito bite. A92.2 is used if tests confirm Venezuelan equine fever with encephalitis as a complication. , A patient presents with mild flu-like symptoms after a trip to a known endemic area.A92.2 is used if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Documentation should include travel history, symptom onset, physical exam findings, and laboratory results confirming the diagnosis. For severe cases, details of neurological complications should be documented.
** Venezuelan equine fever is a nationally notifiable disease in the US.Reporting to public health authorities is required.
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- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Travel Medicine, Neurology (for cases with encephalitis), Pediatrics (for cases involving children), General Practice
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility, Public Health Clinic,Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home