A06.8
Amebic infection of other sites
Non-billable headerNot valid on its own. Use one of the more specific codes under it.
A06.8 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code header for amebic infection of other sites. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are A06.81 Amebic cystitis, A06.82 Other amebic genitourinary infections and A06.89 Other amebic infections. Its coding notes include a Use additional code instruction, 1 Excludes1 entry and 7 Excludes2 entries.
Use additional code
Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (5 notes)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
Includes
Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.
Inherited from A06 Amebiasis
- infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible