A07.8
Other specified protozoal intestinal diseases
Applicable To
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Intestinal microsporidiosis
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Intestinal trichomoniasis
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Sarcocystosis
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Sarcosporidiosis
Approximate Synonyms
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Intestinal microsporidiosis
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Intestinal trichomoniasis
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Microsporidial enteritis
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Sarcocystosis
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Sarcosporidiosis
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Trichomonal enteritis
Clinical Information
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Infection of the striated muscle of mammals by parasites of the genus sarcocystis. Disease symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and paralysis are produced by sarcocystin, a toxin produced by the organism.
Details
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A07.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A07.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A07.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 A07.8 may differ.