Campylobacter enteritis

This code identifies an inflammatory condition of the small intestine caused by Campylobacter bacteria. Patients typically present with acute onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes bloody stools, resulting from infection of the intestinal lining.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of enteritis specifically attributed to Campylobacter infection. This typically requires laboratory confirmation, such as a positive stool culture or PCR test identifying Campylobacter species. Use for both confirmed and highly suspected cases where clinical presentation strongly points to this pathogen.

• Ensure documentation specifies Campylobacter as the causative agent, not just general enteritis.
• Do not confuse with other bacterial enteritis codes (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli) without specific pathogen identification.
• Code any associated dehydration or other complications separately.