Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 125.7
Dracontiasis
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 125.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 125.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 125.7 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM B72 Dracunculiasis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Dracunculiasis
  • Infection by Dracunculus medinensis
Clinical Information
  • A parasitic infection caused by dracunculus medinensis. It is caused by drinking water contaminated with water fleas. The larvae enter the body through the intestine. Signs and symptoms include pain, edema, blisters, and ulcers
  • Infection with nematodes of the genus dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks
Applies To
  • Guinea-worm infection
  • Infection by Dracunculus medinensis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 125.7:
  • Dracontiasis 125.7
  • Dracunculiasis 125.7
  • Dracunculosis 125.7
  • Guinea worms (infection) (infestation) 125.7
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) 136.9
    • Dracunculus medinensis 125.7
    • guinea worm 125.7
    • medina 125.7
  • Infestation 134.9
    • Dracunculus medinensis 125.7
    • dragon worm 125.7
    • guinea worm 125.7
    • medina 125.7
  • Worm(s) (colic) (fever) (infection) (infestation) (see also Infestation) 128.9
    • guinea 125.7
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