A06 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for amebiasis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A06.0, A06.1, A06.2, and A06.3.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for AmebiasisOverview
Non-specific codes like A06 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use A06.0 for Acute amebic dysentery
Use A06.1 for Chronic intestinal amebiasis
Use A06.2 for Amebic nondysenteric colitis
Use A06.3 for Ameboma of intestine
Use A06.4 for Amebic liver abscess
Use A06.5 for Amebic lung abscess
Use A06.6 for Amebic brain abscess
Use A06.7 for Cutaneous amebiasis
A06.8 for Amebic infection of other sites
Use A06.81 for Amebic cystitis
Use A06.82 for Other amebic genitourinary infections
Use A06.89 for Other amebic infections
Use A06.9 for Amebiasis, unspecified
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
Type 1 Excludes
- other protozoal intestinal diseases A07
Type 2 Excludes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Clinical InformationClinical
Amebiasis
infection with any of various amebae. it is an asymptomatic carrier state in most individuals, but diseases ranging from chronic, mild diarrhea to fulminant dysentery may occur.Dysentery, Amebic
dysentery caused by intestinal amebic infection, chiefly with entamoeba histolytica. this condition may be associated with amebic infection of the liver and other distant sites.Liver Abscess, Amebic
single or multiple areas of pus due to infection by any ameboid protozoa (amebiasis). a common form is caused by the ingestion of entamoeba histolytica.Amebiasis|Amoebiasis|Amoebiasis
a parasitic infection of the colon by entamoeba histolytica. signs and symptoms include cramping, diarrhea, bloody stools and fever. it can be treated with antibiotics.Amebiasis
a parasitic infectious disorder caused by amoebas. the parasite may cause colitis which is manifested with bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and fever. in rare cases it may spread to the liver, brain and lungs.
Patient EducationClinical
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