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 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
Related Codes(9)
A06.0Acute amebic dysentery
A06.1Chronic intestinal amebiasis
A06.2Amebic nondysenteric colitis
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(51)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Ameboma of intestine (disorder)
- Toxic megacolon due to amebic infection
- Ameboma of large intestine
- Amebic granuloma of intestine
- Ameboma NOS
- Ameboma of small intestine
- Amoebic granuloma of intestine
- Toxic megacolon due to amoebic infection
- Amoeboma of large intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica
- Amoeboma of large intestine
- Toxic megacolon
- Toxic state due to colonic dilatation
- Amoeboma of intestine
- Amebic toxic megacolon
- Secondary acquired megacolon
- Toxic state
- Amoebic toxic megacolon
- Ameboma
- Ameboma of large intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica
- Amoeboma of small intestine
- Ameboma (disorder)
- Amoeboma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ameboma of intestine?
The ICD-10-CM code for ameboma of intestine is A06.3. The full clinical description is "Ameboma of intestine". A06.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A06.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A06.3 represents “Ameboma of intestine”. 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 A06.3 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, also report: 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.
How does A06.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ameboma of intestine 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 A06.3?
A06.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A36.01 (Amoeboma of intestine).
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