Other specified trematode infections

This code signifies parasitic infections caused by various species of trematodes (flukes) that are not specifically classified elsewhere in the ICD-9-CM system. These infections can affect different organ systems depending on the trematode species, leading to a range of symptoms from gastrointestinal distress to hepatic or pulmonary involvement.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a trematode infection, but the specific species is not detailed enough to assign a more precise code (e.g., schistosomiasis, fascioliasis, clonorchiasis). This code is appropriate for confirmed diagnoses of less common or unspecified fluke infections.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if a more specific trematode species is suspected but not documented.
• Do not use this code for schistosomiasis, fascioliasis, clonorchiasis, paragonimiasis, or opisthorchiasis, as these have more specific codes.
• Ensure documentation supports a confirmed diagnosis of a trematode infection, not just suspected exposure or symptoms.