ICD-10 Code B77.81 | Ascariasis pneumonia Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include cough, wheezing, fever, and respiratory distress. Patients may also report a history of gastrointestinal symptoms or exposure to contaminated environments.

Treatment typically involves antiparasitic medications such as Albendazole or Mebendazole, along with supportive care like oxygen therapy and bronchodilators to manage respiratory symptoms.

Ascariasis pneumonia itself is not contagious; however, the Ascaris lumbricoides parasite can be transmitted through contaminated food or water, necessitating proper hygiene practices.

This code should be used when a patient presents with pneumonia linked to ascariasis, ensuring accurate documentation and billing for the condition.