ICD‑10 Code A0681 – Amebic cystitis Amebic cystitis
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0681 |
|---|---|
| Category | A068 – Amebic infection of other sites Amebic infection of other sites |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
A06.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Amebic Cystitis, a parasitic infection of the bladder. This specific billable code is used for diagnosis and reimbursement of bladder inflammation caused by amebas, typically Entamoeba histolytica.
When to Use This Code
- Infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
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ICD-10-CM code A06.81 designates Amebic Cystitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the bladder caused by amebas. It falls under the broader category of amebiasis.
Yes, A06.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used for reimbursement purposes by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis in claims processing, rather than for statistical tracking only.
Amebic cystitis is caused by an infection with amebas, most commonly Entamoeba histolytica, which can affect various body sites including the bladder as a specific manifestation of amebiasis.
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