B83.1
Gnathostomiasis
Applicable To
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Wandering swelling
Approximate Synonyms
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Gnathostomiasis infection
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Infection by gnathostoma
Clinical Information
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Infections with nematodes of the genus gnathostoma, superfamily thelazioidea. Gnathostomiasis is a food-borne zoonosis caused by eating undercooked or raw fish or meat.
Details
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B83.1 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 B83.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B83.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 B83.1 may differ.