Other protozoal intestinal diseases
ICD-10 A07 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other protozoal intestinal diseases.
This code encompasses various intestinal diseases caused by protozoa that do not fall under more specific categories. These diseases can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malabsorption.
Detailed patient history, laboratory test results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with persistent diarrhea and weight loss after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of co-infections and the patient's travel history is crucial.
Testing for protozoal infections in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Document the clinical indication for testing and results.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for comprehensive diagnosis.
Common infections include those caused by Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium spp.
Document specific laboratory findings and the patient's clinical history to support the use of this code.
