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A06.6

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Amebic brain abscess

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A brain infection caused by a parasitic amoeba that forms a pus-filled cavity in the brain tissue. This is a serious condition that occurs when the parasite spreads from the intestines or liver to the brain.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation confirms amebic etiology (caused by Entamoeba histolytica) rather than other types of brain abscess, as this distinction is critical for accurate coding
  • •Ensure the abscess location is specifically documented as brain/cerebral; if documentation indicates other sites (liver, lung), use alternative A06 codes (A06.4 for liver abscess, A06.5 for lung abscess)

Code Hierarchy

└A06Amebiasis└A06.6Amebic brain abscess
└A06.6Amebic brain abscess

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