Ancylostomiasis due to ancylostoma braziliense

This code represents hookworm infection specifically caused by Ancylostoma braziliense. This parasitic infection typically manifests as cutaneous larva migrans (creeping eruption) in humans, characterized by serpiginous, intensely pruritic skin lesions.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of ancylostomiasis, and the causative agent is identified or strongly suspected as Ancylostoma braziliense. This is commonly seen in patients with characteristic skin lesions after exposure to contaminated soil or sand, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

• Ensure the documentation specifies Ancylostoma braziliense as the etiology; otherwise, a more general hookworm code may be appropriate.
• Do not confuse with ancylostomiasis caused by Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus, which primarily cause intestinal infections.
• Look for documentation of skin lesions consistent with cutaneous larva migrans to support this specific diagnosis.