B78.9
Strongyloidiasis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Infection by strongyloides
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Strongyloides infection
Clinical Information
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Infection with nematodes of the genus strongyloides. The presence of larvae may produce pneumonitis and the presence of adult worms in the intestine could lead to moderate to severe diarrhea.
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Infections with nematodes of the order strongylida; includes oesophagostomiasis, hook worm infection, trichostrongyloidiasis and equine strongylosis.
Details
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B78.9 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 B78.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B78.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B78.9 may differ.