Intestinal parasitism, unspecified

This code signifies the presence of parasitic infection within the intestines when the specific type of parasite is not identified. It indicates a general diagnosis of intestinal parasites without further detail regarding the causative organism.

This code is appropriate when documentation confirms an intestinal parasitic infection, but the physician has not specified the particular parasite (e.g., "intestinal parasites noted," "parasitic enteritis, type unknown"). It should be used when laboratory results or clinical findings confirm parasitism but lack specificity.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific parasitic infection can be identified (e.g., giardiasis, ascariasis).
• Query the provider for clarification if the documentation suggests a specific parasite but doesn't explicitly name it.
• This code is a "catch-all" for unspecified intestinal parasitism and should be used as a last resort when specificity is unavailable.