A06
Non-billableAmebiasis
Amebiasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •acanthamebiasisB60.1
- •NaegleriasisB60.2
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (10)
A06.0Acute amebic dysentery
A06.1Chronic intestinal amebiasis
A06.2Amebic nondysenteric colitis
A06.3Ameboma of intestine
A06.4Amebic liver abscess
A06.5Amebic lung abscess
A06.6Amebic brain abscess
A06.7Cutaneous amebiasis
A06.8Amebic infection of other sites
A06.9Amebiasis, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
UMLS
- AmebiasesC0002438
- AmebiasisC0002438
- Amebiasis NOSC0002438
- Amebiasis, unspecifiedC0002438
- Amebic infectionC0002438
- Amebic infection (disorder)C0002438
- AmoebiasesC0002438
- AmoebiasisC0002438
- Amoebiasis NOSC0002438
- Amoebiasis, unspecifiedC0002438
- Amoebic infectionC0002438
- Amoebic infectionsC0002438
- Disease caused by EndamoebidaeC0002438
- Disease caused by Endamoebidae (disorder)C0002438
- amebiasesC0002438
- amebiasisC0002438
- amoebiasisC0002438
- Entamoeba histolytica InfectionC4316791
- Entamoeba histolytica InfectionsC4316791
- Entamoeba histolytica infectionC4316791
- Infection caused by Entamoeba histolyticaC4316791
- Infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica (disorder)C4316791
- Infection, Entamoeba histolyticaC4316791
- Infections, Entamoeba histolyticaC4316791
- infection due to Entamoeba histolyticaC4316791
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for amebiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for amebiasis is A06. The full clinical description is "Amebiasis". A06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A06 represents “Amebiasis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A06 a billable code?
No, A06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under A06.
What chapter is A06 in?
A06 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06?
A06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-).
What are the subcategories under A06?
A06 has 10 child codes, including: A06.0 (Acute amebic dysentery), A06.1 (Chronic intestinal amebiasis), A06.2 (Amebic nondysenteric colitis), A06.3 (Ameboma of intestine), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with A06?
Yes, when using A06, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06?
A06 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0002438, C4316791. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like amebiasis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A06?
A06 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A36.Z (Amoebiasis, unspecified).
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