Leishmaniasis, unspecified

This code represents a diagnosis of leishmaniasis where the specific clinical form (e.g., cutaneous, visceral, mucocutaneous) is not documented or is unknown. Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of infected sandflies.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a diagnosis of leishmaniasis, but lacks sufficient detail to specify the type or manifestation of the infection. This might occur in initial diagnostic phases or when documentation is incomplete regarding the affected body system. Supporting documentation would include a physician's diagnosis of "leishmaniasis, type unspecified" or similar.

• Avoid using this code if the specific type of leishmaniasis can be identified from the documentation; always strive for the highest level of specificity.
• Review the entire medical record for any clues regarding the specific form (e.g., mention of skin lesions, organ involvement, or geographic origin that might imply a common form).
• Consider querying the provider if the documentation is ambiguous and a more specific code could be assigned.