Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection
ICD-10 A04.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of enterohemorrhagic escherichia coli infection.
A bacterial infection caused by enterohemorrhagic strains of Escherichia coli, which can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Detailed clinical history, symptomatology, and laboratory results.
Patients presenting with bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain after consuming undercooked meat.
Consideration of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) as a potential complication.
Testing stool samples for E. coli.
Document the reason for testing and clinical symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for confirmation.
Common symptoms include severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool culture and laboratory testing for E. coli strains.
