ICD‑10 Code A064 – Amebic liver abscess Amebic liver abscess
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A064 |
|---|---|
| Category | A06 – Amebiasis Amebiasis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
A06.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for amebic liver abscess, a condition characterized by pus-filled lesions in the liver due to parasitic infection. This specific code is used for accurate medical billing and reporting of this parasitic liver disease.
When to Use This Code
- Hepatic amebiasis
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A060 | Acute amebic dysentery Acute amebic dysentery |
| A061 | Chronic intestinal amebiasis Chronic intestinal amebiasis |
| A062 | Amebic nondysenteric colitis Amebic nondysenteric colitis |
| A063 | Ameboma of intestine Ameboma of intestine |
| A065 | Amebic lung abscess Amebic lung abscess |
| A066 | Amebic brain abscess Amebic brain abscess |
| A067 | Cutaneous amebiasis Cutaneous amebiasis |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A06.4 specifically represents an amebic liver abscess, which is a collection of pus in the liver caused by a parasitic infection, typically from *Entamoeba histolytica*.
Yes, A06.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes as of the 2026 edition, effective October 1, 2025.
The primary cause of an amebic liver abscess, coded as A06.4, is an infection by ameboid protozoa, most commonly *Entamoeba histolytica*, often acquired through ingestion.
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