ICD-10-CM A06: Amebiasis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A06

Amebiasis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A06

Includes Notes

infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • acanthamebiasis (B60.1-)
  • Naegleriasis (B60.2)
Inclusion Terms
  • Acute amebiasis
  • Intestinal amebiasis NOS
Inclusion Terms

Ameboma NOS

Inclusion Terms

Hepatic amebiasis

Inclusion Terms

Amebic abscess of lung (and liver)

Inclusion Terms

Amebic abscess of brain (and liver) (and lung)

Inclusion Terms
  • Amebic balanitis
  • Amebic vesiculitis
  • Amebic vulvovaginitis
Inclusion Terms
  • Amebic appendicitis
  • Amebic splenic abscess

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A06):

A06.0 - Acute amebic dysentery A06.1 - Chronic intestinal amebiasis A06.2 - Amebic nondysenteric colitis A06.3 - Ameboma of intestine A06.4 - Amebic liver abscess A06.5 - Amebic lung abscess A06.6 - Amebic brain abscess A06.7 - Cutaneous amebiasis A06.8 - Amebic infection of other sites A06.81 - Amebic cystitis A06.82 - Other amebic genitourinary infections A06.89 - Other amebic infections A06.9 - Amebiasis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A06 (Amebiasis)

ICD-10-CM code A06 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A06 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A06 - Amebiasis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Amebiasis.