B83.0
BillableVisceral larva migrans
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A parasitic infection where worm larvae migrate through body tissues, typically acquired from contaminated soil or undercooked meat.
Coding Tips
- •Document the source of infection when available, as this helps establish epidemiological patterns
- •Visceral larva migrans can affect multiple organ systems; code additional manifestations if documented