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B75

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Trichinellosis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A parasitic infection caused by Trichinella worms, usually acquired by eating undercooked meat containing the parasite.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the source of infection (contaminated meat) when available, as this may be relevant for public health reporting
  • •Look for associated symptoms like myalgia, fever, or eosinophilia to identify complications

Includes

  • infection due to Trichinella species
  • trichiniasis

Code Hierarchy

└B75Trichinellosis
└B75Trichinellosis

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