A06.8
Non-billableAmebic infection of other sites
Amebic infection of other sites
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 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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A06.8?
ICD-10-CM code A06.8 represents "Amebic infection of other sites". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A06.8 a billable code?
No, A06.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under A06.8.
What chapter is A06.8 in?
A06.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06.8?
A06.8 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 A06.8?
A06.8 has 3 child codes, including: A06.81 (Amebic cystitis), A06.82 (Other amebic genitourinary infections), A06.89 (Other amebic infections).
Are additional codes required with A06.8?
Yes, when using A06.8 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.8?
A06.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152505. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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