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B81.0

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Anisakiasis

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 anisakid worms acquired from eating raw or undercooked seafood, causing acute gastrointestinal symptoms.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the source of infection (raw fish, sushi, ceviche) as this is epidemiologically important
  • •Anisakiasis can cause acute abdomen; note if endoscopic removal was performed

Code Hierarchy

└B81Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified└B81.0Anisakiasis
└B81.0Anisakiasis

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