ICD-10 Code A06.7 – Cutaneous amebiasis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A06.7 – Cutaneous amebiasis
What it is
A06.7 identifies cutaneous amebiasis, a skin infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It is usually documented when the parasite involves the skin, often by direct spread from an adjacent infected site.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include painful, ulcerative, or necrotic skin lesions with inflammation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the site, extent, and any associated intestinal or perineal disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents cutaneous amebiasis or a skin lesion specifically attributed to Entamoeba histolytica. It may apply when the infection is confirmed clinically or by pathology and the skin is the coded site.
Check documentation if the record describes only amebic colitis, liver disease, or a nonspecific skin infection without an amebic cause. Code the skin manifestation only when it is clearly identified as cutaneous amebiasis.
Do not use for
Do not use A06.7 for intestinal amebiasis, liver abscess, or unspecified dermatitis. If the lesion is not documented as amebic, choose a more accurate skin or infectious disease code.
Coding tip
Match the code to explicit provider wording linking the skin lesion to amebiasis; otherwise, check documentation.