ICD 10 Coding Alert
Become Familiar With Shigellosis
Question: A patient reports to the emergency department (ED) complaining of severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. Over the course of a level four ED evaluation and management (E/M) service, the physician diagnoses and treats shigellosis. What is shigellosis, and how do I choose an ICD-10-CM code for the condition? Florida Subscriber Answer: Per ICD-10-CM, “Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella, leading to diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.” Depending on encounter specifics, you’ll report one of the following codes to represent the patient’s shigellosis: 
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