Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
ICD-10 A04.71 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile, recurrent.
A recurrent infection of the intestines caused by Clostridium difficile, characterized by diarrhea and abdominal pain, often following antibiotic use.
Detailed history of previous infections and treatment responses.
Patients with recurrent diarrhea after antibiotic therapy.
Consideration of fecal microbiota transplantation for severe cases.
Testing for C. difficile in patients with recurrent diarrhea.
Document symptoms and prior treatment history.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional testing.
A recurrent infection is defined as a new episode of diarrhea occurring after a previous episode has resolved, typically within 8 weeks.
