ICD‑10 Code A0471 – Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0471 |
|---|---|
| Category | A047 – Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A04.71 identifies a recurrent episode of enterocolitis caused by Clostridium difficile, affecting both the small and large intestines. This code is crucial for documenting and seeking reimbursement for ongoing or repeat C. difficile infections.
When to Use This Code
- Clostridioides difficile colitis, recurrent
- Foodborne intoxication by Clostridium difficile, recurrent
- Pseudomembraneous colitis, recurrent
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0472 | Enterocolitis d/t Clostridium difficile, not spcf as recur Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent |
| A048 | Other specified bacterial intestinal infections Other specified bacterial intestinal infections |
| A049 | Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified |
FAQ
Code A04.71 designates a recurrent episode of enterocolitis caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), which is an inflammation of both the small and large intestines. This code is used when a patient experiences the infection again after previous treatment.
Yes, A04.71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. Healthcare providers can use this code for reimbursement purposes when diagnosing a patient with recurrent enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile.
Common symptoms include severe diarrhea (often watery), abdominal pain and cramping, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, and dehydration. Given its recurrent nature, these symptoms would reappear after a period of improvement.
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ICD-10 A04.71
ICD10 code for recurrent Clostridium difficile enterocolitis
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