ICD‑10 Code A061 – Chronic intestinal amebiasis Chronic intestinal amebiasis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A061 |
|---|---|
| Category | A06 – Amebiasis Amebiasis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A06.1 identifies chronic intestinal amebiasis, a persistent parasitic infection affecting the digestive tract. This specific code is crucial for accurate medical billing and documentation of long-term amebic conditions. It signifies a non-acute form of Entamoeba histolytica infection in the intestines.
When to Use This Code
- Chronic amebiasis of intestine
- Chronic amebic diarrhea
- Chronic amebic dysentery
- Chronic amebic enteritis
- Amebic intestinal ulcer
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A060 | Acute amebic dysentery Acute amebic dysentery |
| 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 A06.1 designates chronic intestinal amebiasis, a long-term parasitic infection of the intestines caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It is used for conditions where the infection has persisted over an extended period, leading to ongoing symptoms.
Yes, A06.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on medical claims, accurately reflecting the patient's chronic intestinal amebiasis.
Chronic intestinal amebiasis (A06.1) refers to a persistent, long-standing infection, often with less severe but ongoing symptoms like intermittent diarrhea or abdominal discomfort. Acute amebic dysentery (A06.0) describes a sudden, severe onset of symptoms, typically including bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
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ICD-10-CM A06.1
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ICD10 code for chronic intestinal amebiasis
Medical code A06.1
Gastrointestinal parasitic disease