Toxoplasma myocarditis

This code identifies inflammation of the heart muscle specifically caused by an infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It signifies a cardiac manifestation of toxoplasmosis, impacting myocardial function.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states myocarditis due to Toxoplasma infection, often confirmed by serological tests or tissue biopsy. This applies to both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients presenting with cardiac symptoms and evidence of toxoplasmosis.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the myocarditis directly to Toxoplasma as the causative agent.
• Consider co-coding with an underlying condition like HIV (B20) if the patient is immunocompromised, as toxoplasmosis often presents as an opportunistic infection.
• Do not use this code for other forms of myocarditis; ensure the parasitic etiology is specified.