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ICD-10 CodesA06.3

A06.3

Ameboma of intestine

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/04/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 A06.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of ameboma of intestine.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Ameboma of the intestine refers to a localized mass or tumor-like formation in the intestinal wall caused by the invasion of Entamoeba histolytica, leading to inflammation and ulceration.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Presence of complications
  • Severity of symptoms

Audit Risk Factors

    Specialty Focus

    Medical Specialties

    Gastroenterology

    Documentation Requirements

    Detailed clinical history, imaging studies, and pathology reports.

    Common Clinical Scenarios

    Patients presenting with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

    Billing Considerations

    Consideration of differential diagnoses such as Crohn's disease or colorectal cancer.

    Coding Guidelines

    Inclusion Criteria

    Use A06.3 When
    • Ensure accurate documentation of the diagnosis and any associated complications to support the use of A06

    Exclusion Criteria

    Do NOT use A06.3 When
    No specific exclusions found.

    Related CPT Codes

    45378CPT Code

    Colonoscopy, flexible, diagnostic

    Clinical Scenario

    Used to evaluate intestinal masses or lesions.

    Documentation Requirements

    Indication for procedure and findings.

    Specialty Considerations

    Gastroenterology specialists should perform and document findings.

    ICD-10 Impact

    Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

    Enhanced Specificity

    ICD-10 Improvements

    The introduction of A06.3 allows for more specific coding of intestinal amebic infections, improving data accuracy.

    ICD-9 vs ICD-10

    The introduction of A06.3 allows for more specific coding of intestinal amebic infections, improving data accuracy.

    Reimbursement & Billing Impact

    The introduction of A06.3 allows for more specific coding of intestinal amebic infections, improving data accuracy.

    Resources

    Clinical References

    • •
      CDC - Amebiasis

    Coding & Billing References

    • •
      CDC - Amebiasis

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the common symptoms of ameboma?

    Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

    How is ameboma diagnosed?

    Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies and may require biopsy to confirm the presence of Entamoeba histolytica.