Fasciolopsiasis

This code represents an infection caused by the giant intestinal fluke, Fasciolopsis buski. This parasitic infection primarily affects the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption. In severe cases, it can cause edema and ascites.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of fasciolopsiasis, typically identified through the presence of Fasciolopsis buski eggs or adult worms in stool samples. It is appropriate for patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms and a history of exposure in endemic areas, such as Southeast Asia.

• Ensure the physician's documentation clearly specifies fasciolopsiasis, distinguishing it from other helminthic infections.
• Consider co-occurring nutritional deficiencies or complications, such as anemia or protein-losing enteropathy, and code them separately if documented.
• This code is specific to Fasciolopsis buski; do not use it for infections caused by other flukes.