Giardiasis
ICD-10 A07.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of giardiasis.
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.
Detailed patient history, symptom description, and laboratory test results.
Patients presenting with persistent diarrhea after travel or exposure to contaminated water.
Consider testing for other co-infections or gastrointestinal disorders.
Testing for Giardia in patients with diarrhea.
Document symptoms and rationale for testing.
Consider referral to infectious disease specialists for complex cases.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, and nausea.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool tests to identify Giardia parasites or their antigens.
