A04.7
Non-billableEnterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile
A04.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A04.71 for billing.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is C. diff ? C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, such as Clostridioides difficile (the new name), Clostridium difficile (an older name), and C. diff icile. It causes close to half a million illnesses each year. What causes C. diff infections? C. diff bacteria are commonly found in the environment, but people…
Read more about C. diff Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Clostridioides difficile colitis
- •Foodborne intoxication by Clostridium difficile
- •Pseudomembraneous colitis
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- CiprofloxacinFluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]›
- VancomycinGlycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- penicillin G›
- Bezlotoxumab›
- Ciprofolxacin›
- Fecal Microbiota, Live›
- Fecal Microbiota Spores, Live›
- FidaxomicinMacrolide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Vonoprazan›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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