Name of the Condition

• Personal History of Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Summary

• This condition pertains to individuals with a documented history of infectious and parasitic diseases. It is used in medical records to indicate past infections that could influence current or future health care decisions.

Causes

• This ICD code itself does not refer to the cause of current health issues but rather logs previous infections, such as bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases, that have resolved.

Risk Factors

• While this code denotes past infections, risk factors for initial infections can include weakened immune systems, exposure to infectious agents, and lack of vaccination.

Symptoms

• The symptoms would have been associated with the original infectious or parasitic disease and are not applicable to the history code itself.

Diagnosis

• This code is assigned based on the patient's medical history and documentation of past infectious or parasitic diseases.

Treatment Options

• No specific treatment is required for the historical status itself; however, ongoing monitoring or preventive measures may be needed based on the implications of past infections.

Prognosis and Follow-Up

• The prognosis is related to the primary condition once treated. Regular follow-ups may be necessary if the past infection has potential long-term effects.

Complications

• Possible complications depend on the specific infectious or parasitic disease and could include chronic health issues or susceptibility to future infections.

Lifestyle & Prevention

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition, hygiene, and vaccinations can prevent future infections and protect against complications from past infections.

When to Seek Professional Help

• If past infectious diseases seem to be affecting current health, or if there is a reemergence of related symptoms, professional medical advice should be sought.

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [cdc.gov]
• World Health Organization (WHO) [who.int]

Tips for Medical Coders

• Ensure that documentation clearly indicates a past history rather than a current condition.
• Avoid confusing this code with codes for current infections. This is primarily used for compiling and understanding past medical history.