Other specified cestode infection

This code signifies an infection caused by a tapeworm species that is not specifically classified elsewhere in the ICD-9-CM system. It represents a parasitic infestation within the cestode family, affecting various organ systems depending on the specific tapeworm involved.

Use this code when documentation confirms a cestode infection, but the specific species (e.g., Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum) is not identified, or the identified species falls into an "other specified" category. This code is appropriate when laboratory results or clinical findings confirm a tapeworm infection that doesn't have a more precise ICD-9-CM code.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "cestode infection" or "tapeworm infection" and specifies that it's not one of the more common, individually coded types.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific cestode infection code (e.g., for taeniasis, hymenolepiasis) is available and supported by documentation.
• Always review the medical record for any further specificity regarding the tapeworm species, as a more precise code may be available.