Salmonella enteritis
ICD-10 A02.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of salmonella enteritis.
An infection of the intestines caused by Salmonella bacteria, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Detailed patient history, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with diarrhea and fever after consuming contaminated food or water.
Consideration of travel history and potential exposure to contaminated sources.
Testing stool samples for Salmonella bacteria.
Document the reason for testing and any relevant symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for serotyping.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool culture to identify Salmonella bacteria.
