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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 127.0

Ascariasis

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 127.0 can be accessed here.

  • Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used for fertilizer.
  • Infection with nematodes of the genus ASCARIDIA. This condition usually occurs in fowl, often manifesting diarrhea.
  • Infections by nematodes, general or unspecified.
  • 127.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 127.0 contains 12 index entries
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 127.* hierarchy

127.0 also known as:

  • Ascaridiasis
  • Infection by Ascaris lumbricoides
  • Roundworm infection

Index entries containing 127.0:

Ascariasis (intestinal) (lung) 127.0
Ascaridiasis 127.0
Ascaridosis 127.0
Ascaris 127.0
  • lumbricoides (infestation) 127.0
  • pneumonia 127.0
Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) 136.9
  • Ascaris lumbricoides 127.0
Infestation 134.9
  • Ascaris lumbricoides 127.0
  • nematode (intestinal) 127.9
    • Ascaris lumbricoides 127.0
  • roundworm (large) NEC 127.0
Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
  • intestine (mechanical) (neurogenic) (paroxysmal) (postinfectional) (reflex) 560.9
    • due to
      • Ascaris lumbricoides 127.0
Round
  • worms (infestation) (large) NEC 127.0