Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified

This code represents an intestinal infection caused by parasitic worms (helminths) when the specific type of helminth is not documented or is unknown. It indicates the presence of a helminthic infestation within the gastrointestinal tract without further specification of the causative organism.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates an intestinal helminthiasis but lacks documentation identifying the specific species of worm (e.g., roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm). This code is appropriate when laboratory results confirm a helminthic infection but the exact pathogen is not specified, or when a clinician diagnoses a helminth infection based on symptoms and clinical findings without definitive speciation.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific code for the identified helminth is available (e.g., A76.0 for ascariasis).
• Review documentation carefully for any mention of the specific type of helminth to ensure the most precise code is selected.
• Consider querying the provider if "intestinal helminthiasis" is documented without further detail, and a more specific diagnosis is clinically warranted.