A06.89

What This Code Means

This code represents amebic infections caused by parasitic organisms that are not classified elsewhere, such as amebic infections affecting the skin, lungs, or other organs outside the intestines and liver. These infections occur when a person ingests contaminated water or food containing ameba parasites.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the amebic infection site is not specified as intestinal (A06.0-A06.4) or hepatic (A06.5-A06.6), and documentation does not clearly indicate another specific amebic condition
• •Verify the documentation specifies the type and location of the amebic infection to ensure this 'other' category is appropriate rather than a more specific code