Sarcosporidiosis

Sarcosporidiosis is a parasitic infection caused by protozoa of the genus Sarcocystis. Humans can act as definitive hosts, ingesting sporocysts from contaminated food or water, or as intermediate hosts, acquiring infection through consumption of undercooked meat containing sarcocysts. The infection typically manifests with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

This code is used when documentation confirms a diagnosis of sarcosporidiosis, typically through microscopic identification of Sarcocystis oocysts or sporocysts in stool samples, or sarcocysts in muscle biopsy. It is appropriate for both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections where the parasite has been identified.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies sarcosporidiosis and not another parasitic infection.
• Consider additional codes for specific symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, abdominal pain) if they are significant and documented.
• This code is specific to human infection; do not use for animal sarcosporidiosis.