ICD-10-CM A06 is the diagnosis code for Amebiasis. This code falls under the section "Intestinal infectious diseases" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A06. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in A06. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where A06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Amebiasis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A06 is located in Section A00-A09 â "Intestinal infectious diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A06 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A06.0, A06.1, A06.2, A06.3, A06.4 and more.
Use A06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Amebiasis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Amebiasis is A06.
No, A06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A06 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A06 include: other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-).
Yes, A06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.