Contact w and exposure to oth intestinal infectious diseases

This code signifies a patient's known or suspected exposure to an intestinal infectious disease other than cholera or salmonellosis. It indicates that the patient has been in contact with an infected individual or contaminated source, but is not currently exhibiting symptoms of the disease.

Use this code when a patient presents for evaluation following exposure to a confirmed or suspected intestinal infection, such as shigellosis, E. coli infection, or giardiasis, but is asymptomatic. It is also appropriate for contact tracing scenarios where individuals are being monitored after exposure to an outbreak.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when a definitive intestinal infection is later confirmed.
• Do not use this code if the patient is already symptomatic and diagnosed with a specific intestinal infectious disease.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the type of intestinal infectious disease suspected or confirmed in the contact.