A06.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Amebic infection of other sites
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A06.8Amebic infection of other sites
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A06.8 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Intestinal infectious diseases (A00-A09)
- 3
Category A06
Amebiasis
- 4
Code A06.8
Amebic infection of other sites
More specific choices
Codes under A06.8
A06.8 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A06.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A06.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A06.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A06.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A06.8.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A06.8 mean?
A06.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Amebic infection of other sites.”
Is A06.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A06.8 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A06.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
A06.8 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Intestinal infectious diseases (A00-A09) (A00–A09), under category A06, Amebiasis.
What coding notes are listed for A06.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for A06.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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