Mansonella ozzardi infection

This code represents a parasitic infection caused by the filarial nematode Mansonella ozzardi. It is characterized by the presence of microfilariae in the blood and can manifest with symptoms such as arthralgia, pruritus, lymphadenopathy, and eosinophilia, though many infections are asymptomatic.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of mansonelliasis due to Mansonella ozzardi. This typically involves identification of microfilariae in blood smears or other diagnostic tests. It is prevalent in parts of Central and South America and the Caribbean.

• Ensure the specific species Mansonella ozzardi is documented to differentiate from other mansonelliasis infections.
• Consider co-occurring symptoms or complications, such as arthralgia or lymphadenopathy, and code them separately if clinically significant.
• Do not confuse with other filarial infections like onchocerciasis or lymphatic filariasis, which have distinct ICD-9-CM codes.