A06.3
BillableAmeboma of intestine
Ameboma of intestine
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Ameboma NOS
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 diseases (A07.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- acanthamebiasis (B60.1-)
- Naegleriasis (B60.2)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Ameboma20958005
- Amoeboma20958005
- Toxic state56302003
- Secondary acquired megacolon197141006
- Amebic toxic megacolon240363009
- Amoebic toxic megacolon240363009
- Toxic megacolon due to amebic infection240363009
- Toxic megacolon due to amoebic infection240363009
- Ameboma of large intestine733172004
- Ameboma of large intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica733172004
- Amoeboma of large intestine733172004
- Amoeboma of large intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica733172004
- Ameboma of small intestine838365008
- Amoeboma of small intestine838365008
- Toxic megacolon1269214001
- Toxic state due to colonic dilatation1269214001
- Amebic granuloma of intestine1082651000119100
- Ameboma of intestine1082651000119100
- Amoebic granuloma of intestine1082651000119100
- Amoeboma of intestine1082651000119100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A06.3?
ICD-10-CM code A06.3 represents "Ameboma of intestine". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A06.3 a billable code?
Yes, A06.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A06.3 in?
A06.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06.3?
A06.3 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.-).
Are additional codes required with A06.3?
Yes, when using A06.3 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A06.3 map to?
A06.3 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 1082651000119100, 240363009, 20958005, 733172004, 838365008, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.3?
A06.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0494031, C0002445. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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