ICD‑10 Code A071 – Giardiasis [lambliasis] Giardiasis [lambliasis]
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A071 |
|---|---|
| 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 A07.1 identifies Giardiasis, also known as lambliasis, a common parasitic infection affecting the small intestine. This condition is caused by the flagellated protozoan Giardia lamblia and spreads via contaminated food, water, or direct contact.
When to Use This Code
- Giardiasis
- Lambliasis
- Giardial
- Giardia lamblia
- Lamblia
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A070 | Balantidiasis Balantidiasis |
| 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
ICD-10-CM code A07.1 represents Giardiasis, also known as lambliasis, which is a parasitic infection specifically affecting the small intestine.
Giardiasis is primarily spread through the ingestion of contaminated food or water containing the Giardia lamblia parasite, and it can also be transmitted through direct person-to-person contact.
Giardiasis is an infection of the small bowel, often presenting with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, and nausea, although some individuals may experience no symptoms at all.
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Giardiasis
lambliasis
Giardia lamblia infection
intestinal parasite
small intestine infection
protozoal infection
A07.1 ICD-10
ICD-10-CM A07.1
ICD10 code for Giardiasis
ICD10 code for lambliasis
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Giardiasis diagnosis
parasitic diarrhea