A06.9

What This Code Means

Amebiasis is an infection caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica, which is typically acquired by drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated food. This code is used when the specific type or location of the amebic infection is not documented.

Coding Tips

• •Use this unspecified code only when the medical record does not indicate the specific site of infection (such as intestinal, liver, or other organs); if the site is documented, use a more specific A06 code
• •This code is typically associated with travel history to endemic areas or consumption of contaminated food/water; review documentation for any specified complications or organ involvement that would warrant a more specific diagnosis code