Salmonella infection, unspecified
ICD-10 A02.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of salmonella infection, unspecified.
A Salmonella infection that is not specified as a particular type or strain. This may include gastrointestinal infections caused by Salmonella species.
Detailed patient history, laboratory test results, and symptomatology.
Patients presenting with diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps after exposure to contaminated food or water.
Consideration of travel history and potential exposure to specific food sources.
Testing stool samples for Salmonella in patients with gastroenteritis.
Document the reason for the culture and any relevant symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests to identify specific strains.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after infection.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool cultures or other laboratory tests that identify Salmonella bacteria.
