ICD‑10 Code A060 – Acute amebic dysentery Acute amebic dysentery
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A060 |
|---|---|
| Category | A06 – Amebiasis Amebiasis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A06.0 designates acute amebic dysentery, a severe form of intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This billable code is used to identify and document acute amebiasis, including intestinal amebiasis, for accurate healthcare reimbursement.
When to Use This Code
- Acute amebiasis
- Intestinal amebiasis NOS
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A061 | Chronic intestinal amebiasis Chronic intestinal amebiasis |
| A062 | Amebic nondysenteric colitis Amebic nondysenteric colitis |
| A063 | Ameboma of intestine Ameboma of intestine |
| A064 | Amebic liver abscess Amebic liver abscess |
| A065 | Amebic lung abscess Amebic lung abscess |
| A066 | Amebic brain abscess Amebic brain abscess |
| A067 | Cutaneous amebiasis Cutaneous amebiasis |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A06.0 specifically denotes "Acute amebic dysentery," which is a severe form of intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It encompasses conditions referred to as acute amebiasis or intestinal amebiasis NOS.
Yes, A06.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code. It can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, provided the date of service is on or after October 1, 2015.
Acute amebic dysentery typically involves severe diarrhea often mixed with blood and mucus, abdominal pain, cramping, and fever. These symptoms result from inflammation and ulceration of the colon caused by the Entamoeba histolytica parasite.
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