Other specified intestinal infections
ICD-10 A08.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified intestinal infections.
This code is used for intestinal infections that are not classified elsewhere, including infections caused by various pathogens that affect the intestines.
Detailed patient history, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever without a clear diagnosis.
Consideration of travel history and exposure to contaminated food or water.
Testing for specific pathogens in patients with intestinal infections.
Document the reason for testing and the symptoms presented.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests based on patient history.
A08.8 includes various unspecified intestinal infections caused by different pathogens, excluding those specifically classified elsewhere.
