A06.7
BillableCutaneous amebiasis
Cutaneous amebiasis
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 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
A06.3Ameboma of intestine
A06.4Amebic liver abscess
A06.5Amebic lung abscess
A06.6Amebic brain abscess
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(44)
SNOMED CT
- Ameboma20958005
- Amoeboma20958005
- Amebiasis affecting skin238449000
- Amebiasis of skin238449000
- Amoebiasis affecting skin238449000
- Amoebiasis of skin238449000
- Amebic abscess of skin240664007
- Amoebic abscess of skin240664007
- Granulation of skin297959007
- Amebic skin ulceration400086005
- Amebic ulcer of skin400086005
- Amoebic skin ulceration400086005
- Amoebic ulcer of skin400086005
- Ameboma of skin788672001
- Amoeboma of skin788672001
- Infection of skin caused by Balamuthia61181000087103
- Skin infection caused by Balamuthia61181000087103
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Amoeboma of skin
- Amoebic skin ulceration
- Amebic ulcer of skin
- Amoebiasis affecting skin
- Skin infection caused by Balamuthia
- Amoebic abscess of skin
- amebiasis cutaneous
- Amoebiasis of skin
- Infection of skin caused by Balamuthia
- Granulation of skin
- Amebic skin ulceration
- Amebiasis affecting skin
- Ameboma of skin
- Amebic abscess of skin
- Amoebic ulcer of skin
- Amebiasis of skin (disorder)
- Ameboma
- Amebiasis of skin
- Amoeboma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cutaneous amebiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous amebiasis is A06.7. The full clinical description is "Cutaneous amebiasis". A06.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A06.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A06.7 represents “Cutaneous amebiasis”. 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 A06.7 a billable code?
Yes, A06.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A06.7 in?
A06.7 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06.7?
A06.7 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 A06.7?
Yes, when using A06.7, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A06.7 map to?
A06.7 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 238449000, 240664007, 400086005, 20958005, 788672001, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.7?
A06.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0002441. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A06.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cutaneous amebiasis 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 A06.7?
A06.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A36.12 (Cutaneous amoebiasis).
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