Trichinellosis (B75)
ICD-10 code B75 is designated for diagnosing trichinellosis, a parasitic infection caused by larvae of various Trichinella species. This code is used whenever a patient is diagnosed with this specific condition, which affects muscle tissue.
Trichinellosis, also known by synonyms such as trichinosis, nematode myositis, and invasive trichinosis, results from the ingestion of larvae from species like Trichinella spiralis, nelsoni, britovi, or others listed under this ICD-10 classification. The infection leads to muscle inflammation and can involve symptoms related to diaphragm involvement, often referenced as diaphragmatic trichiniasis. Using the ICD-10 code B75 helps medical coders accurately identify and document cases of this parasitic disease, aiding clear communication for treatment and billing purposes. When seeking the ICD-10 code for trichinellosis, B75 should be used to capture all instances related to these larval infections causing muscle and tissue involvement.
Instructional Notations
Includes
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- infection due to Trichinella species
- trichiniasis
Clinical Terms
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Trichinellosis
An infection with TRICHINELLA. It is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat that is infected with larvae of nematode worms TRICHINELLA genus. All members of the TRICHINELLA genus can infect human in addition to TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS, the traditional etiological agent. It is distributed throughout much of the world and is re-emerging in some parts as a public health hazard and a food safety problem.
