Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica
ICD-10 A04.6 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica.
Enteritis caused by the bacterium Yersinia enterocolitica, which can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
Detailed clinical history, laboratory test results confirming Yersinia enterocolitica infection.
Patients presenting with diarrhea and abdominal pain after exposure to contaminated food or water.
Consideration of travel history and potential exposure to contaminated sources.
Testing stool samples for Yersinia enterocolitica.
Document the reason for the culture and any relevant clinical findings.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional testing for confirmation.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting.
It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food, especially undercooked pork, and unpasteurized milk.
