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A06.2

Billable

Amebic nondysenteric colitis

Amebic nondysenteric colitis

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A00-A09

Parent Code

A06

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(9)
A06.0

Acute amebic dysentery

BillableA06.1

Chronic intestinal amebiasis

BillableA06.3

Ameboma of intestine

BillableA06.4

Amebic liver abscess

BillableA06.5

Amebic lung abscess

BillableA06.6

Amebic brain abscess

BillableA06.7

Cutaneous amebiasis

BillableA06.8

Amebic infection of other sites

A06.9

Amebiasis, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

1A36.0YOther specified intestinal infections due to EntamoebaequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Amoebic colitis
  • Amebic non-dysenteric colitis
  • Parasitic infection causing colitis
  • Protozoal colitis
  • Amoebic non-dysenteric colitis
  • Amebic colitis
  • Amebic nondysenteric colitis (disorder)
  • Parasitic colitis
  • Colitis caused by protozoan
  • Amoebic nondysenteric colitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for amebic nondysenteric colitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for amebic nondysenteric colitis is A06.2. The full clinical description is "Amebic nondysenteric colitis". A06.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A06.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A06.2 represents “Amebic nondysenteric colitis”. 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 A06.2 a billable code?

Yes, A06.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A06.2 in?

A06.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A06.2?

A06.2 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 A06.2?

Yes, when using A06.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A06.2 map to?

A06.2 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 235747003, 55023005, 721684002, 721685001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.2?

A06.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152501. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A06.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like amebic nondysenteric colitis 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 A06.2?

A06.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A36.0Y (Other specified intestinal infections due to Entamoeba).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.