2025 ICD-10-CM code B65.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Helminthiases - Schistosomiasis Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni (intestinal schistosomiasis).
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, and laboratory confirmation of Schistosoma mansoni infection.
Diagnosis involves evaluating patient history of exposure, signs, and symptoms. Laboratory tests such as the Kato-Katz test (detecting parasite eggs in stool) and blood tests for parasite antigens or antibodies confirm the diagnosis. Treatment mainly consists of praziquantel. Patient education emphasizes avoiding contact with contaminated fresh water.
In simple words: Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni is an infection of the intestines caused by a parasitic worm.It's spread through contact with contaminated fresh water, typically in certain parts of Africa, the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean. Symptoms can include belly pain, blood in your poop, and diarrhea. In serious cases, it can also cause an enlarged liver and spleen and fluid buildup in the belly.
This code represents a parasitic disease caused by the blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni. It primarily affects the intestines and is contracted through contact with contaminated fresh water. Symptoms can range from abdominal pain, bloody stool, and diarrhea to liver and spleen enlargement and ascites in severe cases.
Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and blood in their stool after a recent trip to Africa.A stool sample is examined, revealing Schistosoma mansoni eggs, confirming the diagnosis., A child living in a rural area with limited access to clean water develops chronic abdominal pain and hepatosplenomegaly. Diagnostic tests show the presence of Schistosoma mansoni, indicating intestinal schistosomiasis., A patient with a history of swimming in a freshwater lake in South America presents with symptoms suggestive of schistosomiasis.Serologic tests reveal antibodies against Schistosoma mansoni.
Documentation should include patient history (including travel history and potential exposure to contaminated water), presenting signs and symptoms, results of laboratory tests (stool examination, blood tests), and treatment administered.
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