ICD‑10 Code A0689 – Other amebic infections Other amebic infections
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A0689 |
|---|---|
| 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
ICD-10-CM code A06.89 specifies other forms of amebic infections that affect sites not covered by more detailed codes. This diagnosis is applicable to conditions such as amebic appendicitis and amebic splenic abscess, representing parasitic infections caused by *Entamoeba histolytica* in various locations beyond the typical intestinal manifestations.
When to Use This Code
- Amebic appendicitis
- Amebic splenic abscess
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ICD-10-CM code A06.89 represents 'Other amebic infections.' This code is used for specific amebic infections that affect sites not explicitly covered by other more detailed amebiasis codes, such as amebic appendicitis or amebic splenic abscess.
Yes, A06.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, provided the patient's condition aligns with the descriptions covered by this code.
Conditions specifically listed as applicable to A06.89 include amebic appendicitis and amebic splenic abscess. These are examples where the parasitic infection, typically caused by *Entamoeba histolytica*, manifests in the appendix or spleen.
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