2025 ICD-10-CM code B65.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Helminthiases (B65-B83) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) Feed
Other schistosomiasis. This code encompasses schistosomiasis infections not specifically classified elsewhere in the B65 category.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the confirmed diagnosis of schistosomiasis.Treatment aims to prevent progression to chronic disease and potential long-term complications.
Diagnosis involves evaluating patient history of exposure, signs, symptoms, and laboratory tests (stool/urine for parasite eggs, blood tests for antigens/antibodies). Treatment includes praziquantel and patient education on avoiding contaminated water.
In simple words: Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia or snail fever, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm. People get infected when they come into contact with contaminated fresh water. This code is used for types of schistosomiasis that are less common.
This code represents schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma intercalatum, Schistosoma mattheei, and Schistosoma mekongi.It is used when the specific type of schistosomiasis is not represented by other codes within the category.
Example 1: A traveler returning from Southeast Asia presents with fever, chills, muscle aches, and abdominal discomfort. Lab tests confirm Schistosoma mekongi infection., A patient in sub-Saharan Africa experiences chronic abdominal pain, blood in stool, and hepatosplenomegaly.Schistosoma intercalatum is identified., A person swimming in a lake in Africa, develops a rash after a few days with fever and cough. Tests reveal Schistosoma mattheei.
Documentation should include patient history (including travel history and potential exposure to contaminated water), presenting signs and symptoms, laboratory results confirming the presence of Schistosoma eggs or antigens/antibodies, and specific species identification if available.
** It is important to distinguish B65.8 from other more specific schistosomiasis codes if the species is identified.This code is specifically for cases where the species is not identified or falls under the less common types such as S. intercalatum, S. mattheei, and S. mekongi.
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