A06
⚠ Non-billable
Amebiasis
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Code
A06
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- infection due to Entamoeba histolytica
Excludes1 — never code together
- other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- acanthamebiasis (B60.1-)
- Naegleriasis (B60.2)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A06?
ICD-10-CM code A06 represents Amebiasis. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is A06 billable?
No. A06 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is A06 in?
A06 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the A06 category
A06.0
Acute amebic dysentery
Billable
A06.1
Chronic intestinal amebiasis
Billable
A06.2
Amebic nondysenteric colitis
Billable
A06.3
Ameboma of intestine
Billable
A06.4
Amebic liver abscess
Billable
A06.5
Amebic lung abscess
Billable
A06.6
Amebic brain abscess
Billable
A06.7
Cutaneous amebiasis
Billable
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