Enterobiasis (B80)
The ICD-10 code B80 is designated for enterobiasis, a parasitic infection commonly caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis. This code is used to classify and document cases of this specific worm infection.
Enterobiasis refers to the infection caused by the tiny roundworm Enterobius vermicularis, also known as pinworm disease. It is characterized by itching and irritation around the perianal area due to the presence of the worms. Medical coders might also encounter related terms such as **"infection by Physaloptera"** or **"disease caused by Oxyuroidea"**, which are synonyms included under this code. Using B80 helps health professionals accurately report cases of this parasitic condition, enabling proper treatment tracking and epidemiologic monitoring. If you are searching for the ICD-10 code for pinworm infection or enterobiasis, B80 specifically addresses these infections caused by the pinworm species and similar organisms within the Oxyuroidea family.
Instructional Notations
Includes
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- oxyuriasis
- pinworm infection
- threadworm infection
Clinical Terms
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Enterobiasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus ENTEROBIUS; E. vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus. This condition results in scratching the area, occasionally causing scarification.
