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2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Infectious And Parasitic Diseases 001-139 > Other Infectious And Parasitic Diseases 130-136 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136 Other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases 136 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.0 Ainhum Spontaneous autoamputation of the fourth or fifth toe. 136.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.0 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.1 Behcet's syndrome Rare chronic inflammatory disease involving the small blood vessels. It is of unknown etiology and characterized by mucocutaneous ulceration in the mouth and genital region and uveitis with hypopyon. The neuro-ocular form may cause blindness and death. SYNOVITIS, THROMBOPHLEBITIS, gastrointestinal ulcerations, RETINAL VASCULITIS, and OPTIC ATROPHY may occur as well. 136.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.1 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.2 Specific infections by free-living amebae 136.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.2 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.3 Pneumocystosis A pulmonary disease in humans occurring in immunodeficient or malnourished patients or infants, characterized by DYSPNEA, tachypnea, and HYPOXEMIA. Pneumocystis pneumonia is a frequently seen opportunistic infection in AIDS. It is caused by the fungus PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI. The disease is also found in other MAMMALS where it is caused by related species of Pneumocystis. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). pneumonia resulting from infection with Pneumocystis carinii, frequently seen in the immunologically compromised, such as persons with AIDS, or Steroid-treated individuals, the elderly, or premature or debilitated babies during their first three months. Patients may be only slightly febrile (or even afebrile), but are likely to be extremely weak, dyspneic, and cyanotic. This is a major cause of morbidity among patients with AIDS. 136.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.3 contains 12 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.4 Psorospermiasis 136.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.4 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.5 Sarcosporidiosis Infection of the striated muscle of mammals by parasites of the genus SARCOCYSTIS. Disease symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and paralysis are produced by sarcocystin, a toxin produced by the organism. 136.5 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.5 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.8 Other specified infectious and parasitic diseases 136.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.8 contains 13 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 136.9 Unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases A disorder resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, or parasitic agent. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. -- 2003 Infections or infestations with parasitic organisms. They are often contracted through contact with an intermediate vector, but may occur as the result of direct exposure. Invasion and multiplication of germs in the body. Infections can occur in any part of the body, and can be localized or systemic (spread throughout the body). The germs may be bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi. They can cause a fever and other problems, depending on the site of the infection. When the body's natural defense system is strong, it can often fight the germs and prevent infection. Cancer treatment can weaken the natural defense system. 136.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 136.9 contains 12 index entries