B60.8
Other specified protozoal diseases
Applicable To
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Microsporidiosis
Approximate Synonyms
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Bilateral microsporidial keratitis
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Infection by microsporida
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Infection by microsporidia
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Keratitis, microsporidia
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Left microsporidial keratitis
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Microsporida infection
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Microsporidia keratitis
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Right microsporidial keratitis
Clinical Information
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A protozoal parasitic infection caused by microsporidia. It occurs in immunocompromised patients, causing diarrhea and wasting.
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Infections with fungi of the phylum microsporidia.
Details
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B60.8 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 B60.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B60.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 B60.8 may differ.