A06.89
BillableOther amebic infections
Other amebic infections
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Amebic appendicitis
- Amebic splenic abscess
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
- Amebic encephalitis230185008
- Amoebic encephalitis230185008
- Primary amebic encephalitis230186009
- Primary amoebic encephalitis230186009
- Amebic perianal ulceration240364003
- Amoebic perianal ulceration240364003
- Non-intestinal amebic infection240661004
- Non-intestinal amoebic infection240661004
- Perianal amebiasis399924003
- Perianal amoebiasis399924003
- Amebic infection of central nervous system406559005
- Amoebic infection of central nervous system406559005
- Primary encephalitis406573001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other amebic infections?
The ICD-10-CM code for other amebic infections is A06.89. The full clinical description is "Other amebic infections". A06.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A06.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A06.89 represents "Other amebic infections". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A06.89 a billable code?
Yes, A06.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A06.89 in?
A06.89 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06.89?
A06.89 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 A06.89?
Yes, when using A06.89 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A06.89 map to?
A06.89 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 230185008, 406559005, 240364003, 240661004, 399924003, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.89?
A06.89 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0276779, C1385396, C2880110. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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