A04.72
BillableEnterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
A04.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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.
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
- What is ICD-10 code A04.72?
- A04.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A04.72 a billable code?
- Yes — A04.72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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