Intestinal helminthiasis, unspecified

This code signifies an intestinal parasitic infection caused by worms, where the specific type of helminth is not identified in the medical record. It indicates the presence of an endoparasite within the gastrointestinal tract without further diagnostic specificity.

This code is appropriate when documentation confirms an intestinal helminthiasis but lacks details regarding the specific species of worm (e.g., roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm). It is used when diagnostic testing results are unavailable or inconclusive for species identification, or when the provider simply documents "intestinal worms, unspecified."

• Only use this code when no further specificity regarding the helminth type is documented.
• Prioritize more specific codes (e.g., for ascariasis, taeniasis) if the documentation allows.
• Review laboratory results and physician notes for any mention of specific helminth species before defaulting to an unspecified code.