Filariasis due to Brugia timori

This code represents filariasis, a parasitic infection caused specifically by the nematode Brugia timori. This infection typically manifests as lymphatic filariasis, leading to lymphedema, elephantiasis, and hydrocele due to impaired lymphatic drainage.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of filariasis, and laboratory testing or clinical epidemiology specifically identifies Brugia timori as the causative agent. This code is appropriate for both acute and chronic presentations of Brugia timori infection.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states Brugia timori as the identified filarial species.
• Do not confuse this with filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi, which have distinct codes.
• Code any associated manifestations, such as lymphedema or elephantiasis, as secondary diagnoses.