Hookworm disease, unspecified

This code represents an infection caused by hookworms, a type of intestinal parasite, when the specific species of hookworm is not identified in the medical record. Patients typically acquire hookworm infections through skin contact with contaminated soil, leading to symptoms such as anemia, abdominal pain, and malnutrition.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of hookworm disease but does not specify the causative species (e.g., Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus). This code is appropriate when laboratory tests confirm the presence of hookworm ova or larvae, but species differentiation is not performed or reported.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if the hookworm species is not documented, as more specific codes are available.
• Do not use this code if a specific hookworm species is identified; instead, use B76.0 for Ancylostomiasis or B76.1 for Necatoriasis.
• Consider co-occurring conditions such as iron deficiency anemia (D50.0) or malnutrition (E40-E46) and code them separately if documented.