A06
Non-billableAmebiasis
A06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Amebiasis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A06.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 10
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea . It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms. What causes gastroenteritis? There can be many different causes of gastroenteritis: Viruses Bacteria Parasites Chemicals Reactions to certain medicines…
Read more about Gastroenteritis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- DoxycyclineTetracycline-class Drug [EPC]›
- ErythromycinMacrolide [EPC]›
- MetronidazoleNitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- TinidazoleNitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Isopropyl Alcohol›
- Metronidazole OralNitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Paromomycin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A06?
- A06 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Amebiasis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A06 a billable code?
- No — A06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A06.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from A06?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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