B80

What This Code Means

Enterobiasis is a parasitic infection caused by pinworms (small roundworms) that live in the colon and rectum, commonly affecting children and causing itching around the anus, especially at night. The infection spreads through ingestion of microscopic eggs and is easily treatable with medication.

Coding Tips

• •Enterobiasis is typically an outpatient diagnosis; ensure documentation specifies the site of infection if there are complications affecting other body systems
• •This code does not require a fifth character for laterality or severity; verify that the provider has confirmed the diagnosis through clinical presentation or laboratory findings (stool sample or tape test) before coding