Tapeworm infection is the infestation of the digestive tract by a species of parasitic cestodal flatworm called tapeworms. Live tapeworm larvae (coenuri) are sometimes ingested by consuming undercooked food. Once inside the digestive tract, a larva can grow into a very large adult tapeworm.
DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with MCC.
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Rupture of the cysts may lead to shock. An infection caused by the infestation of the larval form of tapeworms of the genus echinococcus. The liver, lungs, and kidney are the most common areas of infestation. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Echinococcosis. Approximate Synonyms. Echinococcosis. Clinical Information. A parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans. It is characterized by the formation of hydatid cysts mainly in the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys.
infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium ( O98.-) code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs ( Z16.-) A parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans.