ICD‑10 Code A040 – Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A040 |
|---|---|
| Category | A04 – Other bacterial intestinal infections Other bacterial intestinal infections |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A04.0 identifies Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infection, a common bacterial cause of intestinal illness characterized by diarrhea, particularly affecting infants and young children. This specific code is essential for accurate medical billing and tracking of EPEC-related gastroenteritis.
When to Use This Code
- Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infection
- EPEC enteritis
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A041 | Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection |
| A042 | Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection |
| A043 | Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection |
| A044 | Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections |
| A045 | Campylobacter enteritis Campylobacter enteritis |
| A046 | Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A04.0 refers to an infection caused by Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC). This is a particular type of E. coli bacteria that leads to intestinal illness, primarily characterized by diarrhea.
Yes, A04.0 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. This means healthcare providers can use it for reimbursement purposes when diagnosing a patient with an Enteropathogenic E. coli infection.
Individuals with Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infection commonly experience watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. Fever can also be present. It is particularly common in infants and young children.
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Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection
EPEC infection
E. coli diarrhea
Bacterial intestinal infection
Gastroenteritis EPEC
ICD-10 A04.0
A04.0 diagnosis code
Intestinal E. coli
Enteropathogenic enteritis
ICD10 code for enteropathogenic E. coli
EPEC symptoms
Diarrhea due to EPEC