B76.9 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Hookworm disease, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Terms applicables to B76.9 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to B76.9 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

B76.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about B76.9 ICD 10 code

Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not.

Parasites range in size from tiny, one-celled organisms called protozoa to worms that can be seen with the naked eye. Some parasitic diseases occur in the United States. Contaminated water supplies can lead to Giardia infections. Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis, which is dangerous for pregnant women. Others, like malaria, are common in other parts of the world.

If you are traveling, it's important to drink only water you know is safe. Prevention is especially important. There are no vaccines for parasitic diseases. Some medicines are available to treat parasitic infections.

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