Shigellosis, unspecified
ICD-10 A03.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of shigellosis, unspecified.
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria known as Shigella. It primarily affects the intestines, leading to diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The unspecified code is used when the specific type of Shigella is not identified.
Detailed patient history and symptom description, including onset and duration.
Patients presenting with diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain after exposure to contaminated food or water.
Consider travel history and potential outbreaks in the community.
Testing stool samples for Shigella in patients with suspected shigellosis.
Document the clinical rationale for testing and any relevant symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional lab tests to rule out other pathogens.
Common symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), fever, abdominal cramps, and nausea.
Shigellosis is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, and through direct person-to-person contact.
