A06.81
BillableAmebic cystitis
Amebic cystitis
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(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Cystitis with amoebiasis
- Cystitis in amebiasis
- Cystitis in amoebiasis
- Amoebic cystitis
- Cystitis with amebiasis
- Amebic cystitis (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for amebic cystitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for amebic cystitis is A06.81. The full clinical description is "Amebic cystitis". A06.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A06.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A06.81 represents “Amebic cystitis”. 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 A06.81 a billable code?
Yes, A06.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A06.81 in?
A06.81 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A06.81?
A06.81 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 A06.81?
Yes, when using A06.81, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A06.81 map to?
A06.81 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 8776008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A06.81?
A06.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0268832. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A06.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like amebic cystitis 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 A06.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A06.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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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.