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Acute gastroenteropathy due to Norwalk agent. A08.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM A08.11 became effective on October 1, 2023.
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Signs and symptoms of norovirus infection may start suddenly and include:
•Nausea
•Vomiting
•Stomach pain or cramps
•Watery or loose diarrhea
•Feeling ill
Seek medical attention if you develop diarrhea that doesn't go away within several days. Also call your health care provider if you experience severe vomiting, bloody stools, stomach pain or dehydration.
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Noroviruses are highly contagious. That means the norovirus infection can easily spread to others. The virus is shed in stool and vomit. You can spread the virus from the time you first have symptoms of illness until several days after you recover. Noroviruses can stay on surfaces and objects for days or weeks.
You can get norovirus infection by:
•Eating contaminated food
•Drinking contaminated water
•Touching your hand to your mouth after your hand has been in contact with a contaminated surface or object
•Being in close contact with a person who has norovirus infection
Risk factors for becoming infected with a norovirus include:
•Eating in a place where food has been handled by someone with norovirus infection or the food has been in contact with contaminated water or surfaces
•Attending preschool or a child care center
•Living in close quarters, such as in nursing homes
•Staying in hotels, resorts, cruise ships or other destinations with many people in close quarters
•Having contact with someone who has norovirus infection
For most people, norovirus infection usually clears up within a few days and isn't life-threatening. But in some people — especially young children; older adults; and people with weakened immune systems or other medical conditions or who are pregnant — norovirus infection can be severe. Norovirus infection can cause severe dehydration and even death.
Warning signs of dehydration include:
•Fatigue
•Dry mouth and throat
•Listlessness
•Dizziness
Norovirus infection is highly contagious. There are many types of noroviruses. Anyone can get norovirus infection more than once.
To prevent norovirus infection:
•Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper and before you prepare food and eat or drink. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers aren't as effective against noroviruses as using soap and water.
•Avoid contaminated food and water, including food that could have been prepared by someone who was sick.
•Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
•Cook seafood thoroughly.
•Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'
•Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it
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Viral gastroenteritis and stomach flu without specification as to the virus goes to code 008.8. Most cases of norovirus, also called Norwalk virus, may last from one to three days and may not require treatment. It typically is not that serious, and it does not cause long-term health effects.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Norovirus Burden and Trends. Accessed May 12, 2023. Symptoms and Signs of Norovirus Gastroenteritis. Norovirus typically causes acute onset of vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, with symptoms usually lasting 1 to 3 days.
A08.11 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of acute gastroenteropathy due to norwalk agent. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Mar 4, 2022 · Norovirus infection is usually diagnosed based on your symptoms, but noroviruses can be identified from a stool sample. If you have a weakened immune system or have other medical conditions, your health care provider might recommend a stool test to confirm the presence of norovirus.
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