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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Traveler's Diarrhea

ICD-10 Coding for Traveler's Diarrhea

A09.0
A04.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for traveler's diarrhea includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Traveler's Diarrhea

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Traveler's Diarrhea

Use ICD-10 code A09.0 for infectious diarrhea, presumed infectious origin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infectious diarrhea, presumed infectious origin

Non-Billable
A09.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of travel history and symptoms consistent with infectious diarrhea
coding:
  • • Use A09.0 for infectious causes; confirm with lab tests if possible
documentation:
  • • Document travel history, symptom onset, and any lab results

Applicable To

  • • Traveler's diarrhea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the infectious nature and travel link.

Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified

Billable Code
A04.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Stool culture or PCR confirming bacterial pathogen

Applicable To

  • • Bacterial gastroenteritis

Important Notes

  • • Pair with A09.0 if bacterial etiology is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use if dehydration is present as a complication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for traveler's diarrhea?

The ICD-10 code for traveler's diarrhea is A09.0, which covers infectious diarrhea presumed to be of infectious origin.

How should traveler's diarrhea be documented?

Document travel history, symptom onset, stool frequency, and any lab results to support the diagnosis of traveler's diarrhea.

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