Amebic nondysenteric colitis
ICD-10 A06.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of amebic nondysenteric colitis.
Amebic nondysenteric colitis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, characterized by inflammation of the colon without the presence of dysentery.
Detailed patient history, symptom description, and laboratory test results.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain, diarrhea without blood, and recent travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of travel history and potential exposure to contaminated food or water.
Used to evaluate colitis symptoms and obtain biopsies if necessary.
Indication for procedure and findings must be documented.
Gastroenterology specialists should perform and interpret results.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea without blood, and mild fever.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool tests for E. histolytica or colonoscopy with biopsy.
