ICD‑10 Code A070 – Balantidiasis Balantidiasis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A070 |
|---|---|
| Category | A07 – Other protozoal intestinal diseases Other protozoal intestinal diseases |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A07.0 represents Balantidiasis, a parasitic protozoal infection caused by Balantidium coli that primarily affects the large intestine. It can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. This code is billable for reimbursement purposes.
When to Use This Code
- Balantidial dysentery
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A071 | Giardiasis [lambliasis] Giardiasis [lambliasis] |
| A072 | Cryptosporidiosis Cryptosporidiosis |
| A073 | Isosporiasis Isosporiasis |
| A074 | Cyclosporiasis Cyclosporiasis |
| A078 | Other specified protozoal intestinal diseases Other specified protozoal intestinal diseases |
| A079 | Protozoal intestinal disease, unspecified Protozoal intestinal disease, unspecified |
FAQ
Balantidiasis, coded as A07.0 in ICD-10-CM, is a parasitic infection of the large intestine caused by the protozoan Balantidium coli. It is often acquired through contaminated food or water.
Patients with Balantidiasis may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which can be dysenteric), abdominal pain, fever, headache, and unexplained weight loss, due to the parasite affecting the intestinal lining.
Yes, A07.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. It became effective on October 1, 2025 (for the 2026 edition) and can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in the United States.
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