ICD‑10 Code A079 – Protozoal intestinal disease, unspecified Protozoal intestinal disease, unspecified
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A079 |
|---|---|
| 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 A07.9 represents an unspecified protozoal intestinal disease. This code is used when a protozoal infection of the intestines is diagnosed, but the specific type of protozoa or the exact condition (e.g., specific colitis or diarrhea type) is not identified. It is a billable code for reimbursement purposes.
When to Use This Code
- Flagellate diarrhea
- Protozoal colitis
- Protozoal diarrhea
- Protozoal dysentery
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A070 | Balantidiasis Balantidiasis |
| 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 |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A07.9 indicates an 'Unspecified protozoal intestinal disease'. This means a patient has an intestinal infection caused by protozoa, but the specific type of protozoa or detailed condition isn't identified or documented.
This code can be used for conditions like flagellate diarrhea, protozoal colitis, protozoal diarrhea, and protozoal dysentery when the exact protozoal agent is not specified.
Yes, A07.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in the United States healthcare system.
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