A06.82

What This Code Means

This code describes infections caused by amoebas (parasitic organisms) affecting the genital or urinary system, excluding the more common forms of amebic dysentery. These infections occur when amoebas spread to the reproductive or urinary organs, causing inflammation and infection.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the specific site of infection (bladder, urethra, prostate, etc.) in the clinical documentation, as this may affect coding specificity and treatment planning
• •Ensure the infection is confirmed as amebic in origin through laboratory testing or imaging; do not assume amebic infection without documented evidence