ICD‑10 Code A042 – Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A042 |
|---|---|
| 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 A04.2 identifies Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) infection, a specific type of bacterial intestinal infection. This billable code is crucial for accurate medical record-keeping and reimbursement, indicating an infection where E. coli invades the intestinal lining.
When to Use This Code
- Signs/symptoms consistent with the code description
- No more specific diagnosis or etiology documented
- Used during initial or follow‑up encounters per payer rules
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A040 | Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection |
| A041 | Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection Enterotoxigenic 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 A04.2 specifically diagnoses Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) infection, a type of bacterial infection where E. coli invades the lining of the intestines, often leading to inflammatory diarrhea.
Yes, A04.2 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used by healthcare providers for submitting claims for medical reimbursement for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of EIEC infection.
Enteroinvasive E. coli infection commonly presents with symptoms similar to dysentery, including abdominal pain, severe cramps, fever, and watery diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus, due to the bacteria directly invading intestinal cells.
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