Toxoplasmosis, unspecified

This code signifies an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii where the specific manifestation or organ system involved is not documented. It indicates the presence of toxoplasmosis without further detail regarding its clinical presentation, such as ocular, congenital, or cerebral forms.

This code is appropriate when a diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is confirmed, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the site or type of infection. It can be used when the physician simply states "toxoplasmosis" without additional descriptive terms. Documentation supporting its use would be a physician's diagnosis of toxoplasmosis without further clinical elaboration.

• Avoid using this code if more specific ICD-9-CM codes for toxoplasmosis (e.g., congenital, ocular, cerebral) can be assigned based on documentation.
• Query the provider for additional specificity if possible, to allow for more precise coding.
• This code represents an active infection; do not use for past exposure or seropositivity without active disease.