ICD‑10 Code A065 – Amebic lung abscess Amebic lung abscess
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A065 |
|---|---|
| Category | A06 – Amebiasis Amebiasis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A06.5 is used to diagnose an amebic lung abscess, a condition characterized by a pus-filled cavity in the lung resulting from an amebic infection. This specific code can also be used when a liver abscess is simultaneously present, reflecting the potential for multi-organ involvement.
When to Use This Code
- Amebic abscess of lung (and liver)
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 |
| A064 | Amebic liver abscess Amebic liver abscess |
| A066 | Amebic brain abscess Amebic brain abscess |
| A067 | Cutaneous amebiasis Cutaneous amebiasis |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A06.5 represents an amebic lung abscess. This is a condition where an infection by amoebae, most commonly Entamoeba histolytica, leads to the formation of a pus-filled cavity within the lung tissue.
Yes, A06.5 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used for reimbursement purposes when diagnosing an amebic lung abscess, with the 2026 edition being effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2025.
Yes, the definition for A06.5 explicitly includes 'Amebic abscess of lung (and liver)'. This indicates that an amebic lung abscess can occur in conjunction with an amebic liver abscess, highlighting the potential for the infection to spread to other organs.
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