Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A06

Amebiasis

ICD-10-CM Code:
A06
ICD-10 Code for:
Amebiasis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)
    • Intestinal infectious diseases
      (A00-A09)
      • Amebiasis
        (A06)

A06 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of amebiasis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Amebiasis

Non-specific codes like A06 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for amebiasis:

  • Use A06.0 for Acute amebic dysentery - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.1 for Chronic intestinal amebiasis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.2 for Amebic nondysenteric colitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.3 for Ameboma of intestine - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.4 for Amebic liver abscess - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.5 for Amebic lung abscess - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.6 for Amebic brain abscess - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.7 for Cutaneous amebiasis - BILLABLE CODE

  • A06.8 for Amebic infection of other sites - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.81 for Amebic cystitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.82 for Other amebic genitourinary infections - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.89 for Other amebic infections - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A06.9 for Amebiasis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • 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

    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 Education


Gastroenteritis

What is gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms.

What causes gastroenteritis?

There can be many different causes of gastroenteritis:

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Parasites
  • Chemicals
  • Reactions to certain medicines and food

Viral gastroenteritis is the most common type. It can be caused by many different viruses, including noroviruses and rotaviruses. Some people call viral gastroenteritis the "stomach flu." But this name is not medically correct. It is not caused by flu viruses. The flu is a respiratory infection that affects your nose, throat and lungs.

When gastroenteritis is caused by consuming foods or drinks contaminated with viruses, bacteria, parasites, or chemicals, this is called food poisoning.

The viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause gastroenteritis can also spread from person to person. You could be infected when you touch something that has the germs on it and then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose.

What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis?

The symptoms of gastroenteritis include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Pain or cramping in your abdomen (belly)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sometimes fever

Gastroenteritis is usually not serious. But it can sometimes cause lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms. Certain people are at higher risk for these problems. They include:

  • Pregnant women
  • Older adults
  • People with weakened immune systems or other serious health conditions
  • Infants
  • Babies who were born prematurely or have other health conditions

If you or a family member are at higher risk and have symptoms of gastroenteritis, contact a health care provider right away. Even if you are not at high risk, it is possible to become dehydrated or have more serious symptoms. There are some warning signs to watch for. It's important to contact a provider right away if you or your child have any of them:

  • For adults, they include:
    • Change in mental state, such as irritability or lack of energy
    • Diarrhea lasting more than 2 days
    • High fever
    • Vomiting often
    • Six or more loose stools in a day
    • Severe pain in the abdomen (belly) or rectum
    • Stools that are black and tarry or contain blood or pus
    • Symptoms of dehydration, such as thirst, dry mouth, headache, dark-colored urine, and urinating less than normal

  • For infants and children, they include:
    • Change in the child's mental state, such as irritability or lack of energy
    • Diarrhea lasting more than a day
    • Any fever in infants
    • High fever in older children
    • Frequent loose stools
    • Vomiting often
    • Severe pain in the abdomen (belly) or rectum
    • Signs or symptoms of dehydration, such as thirst, dry mouth, urinating less than usual or no wet diapers for 3 hours or more, and no tears when crying
    • Stools that are black and tarry or contain blood or pus

How is gastroenteritis diagnosed?

To find out if you have gastroenteritis, your provider:

  • Will do a physical exam
  • Will ask about your symptoms
  • May do tests of your stool

What are the treatments for gastroenteritis?

Usually, people with gastroenteritis get better on their own, with rest and plenty of fluids and electrolytes. Your provider may suggest that you take a probiotic. Studies suggest that some probiotics may help shorten a case of diarrhea.

People with more severe symptoms may need medicines to control nausea or vomiting. Providers may also give other medicines for certain types of gastroenteritis, such as antibiotics for some bacterial types and antiparasitic medicines for some parasitic types.

Can gastroenteritis be prevented?

Gastroenteritis cannot always be prevented. But proper hand washing, cleaning surfaces that may be infected with germs, and safe food preparation may help prevent some of the infections that can cause gastroenteritis. There are vaccines for infants to protect against rotavirus infections.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Parasitic Diseases

Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not.

Parasites range in size from tiny, one-celled organisms called protozoa to worms that can be seen with the naked eye. Some parasitic diseases occur in the United States. Contaminated water supplies can lead to Giardia infections. Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis, which is dangerous for pregnant women. Others, like malaria, are common in other parts of the world.

If you are traveling, it's important to drink only water you know is safe. Prevention is especially important. There are no vaccines for parasitic diseases. Some medicines are available to treat parasitic infections.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.