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 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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(35)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Amoebic perianal ulceration
- Non-intestinal amoebic infection
- Amoebic encephalitis
- Amebic appendicitis
- Amoebic appendicitis
- Amebic infection of central nervous system
- Amebic encephalitis
- Amebic perianal ulceration
- Amoebic infection of central nervous system
- Primary amebic encephalitis
- Amebic appendicitis (disorder)
- Primary amoebic encephalitis
- Non-intestinal amebic infection
- Perianal amoebiasis
- Amebic splenic abscess
- Primary encephalitis
- Perianal amebiasis
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, also report: 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.
How does A06.89 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other amebic infections 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 A06.89?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A06.89 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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