ICD‑10 Code A0472 – Enterocolitis d/t Clostridium difficile, not spcf as recur Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0472 |
|---|---|
| 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 A04.72 is used for enterocolitis caused by *Clostridium difficile* (C. diff) when the infection is not identified as a recurrent episode. This code helps accurately document initial or non-repeated C. diff infections affecting the small and large intestines for proper medical billing and treatment planning.
When to Use This Code
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Foodborne intoxication by Clostridium difficile
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Clostridioides difficile enteritis, not specified as recurrent
- Clostridium difficile enterocolitis, not specified as recurrent
- Necrotizing enterocolitis due to Clostridioides difficile, not specified as recurrent
- Toxic megacolon due to Clostridioides difficile, not specified as recurrent
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0471 | Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent |
| A048 | Other specified bacterial intestinal infections Other specified bacterial intestinal infections |
| A049 | Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM A04.72 is used to code for enterocolitis—an inflammation of both the small and large intestines—that is caused by *Clostridium difficile* (or *C. diff*) bacteria, and importantly, is *not* specified as a recurrent infection.
Individuals with *C. difficile* enterocolitis often experience severe watery diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramping, fever, nausea, and loss of appetite. In more severe cases, symptoms can include blood or pus in the stool.
Differentiating between recurrent (A04.71) and non-recurrent (A04.72) *C. difficile* infections is crucial for accurate medical billing, tracking disease epidemiology, and guiding treatment strategies, as recurrent infections often require different management approaches.
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Clostridium difficile enterocolitis
C. diff infection
Non-recurrent C. diff
Pseudomembranous colitis
Bacterial intestinal infection
ICD-10 A04.72
Diagnosis code A04.72
ICD10 code for C. diff enterocolitis
ICD10 code for Clostridium difficile
Intestinal inflammation
Gastroenteritis
Colitis Clostridium difficile
A04.72 symptoms
A04.72 treatment
C. difficile colitis
Enterocolitis not recurrent