ICD-10 Code A06.8 – Amebic infection of other sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A06.8 – Amebic infection of other sites
What it is
A06.8 identifies amebic infection outside the usual intestinal or liver sites. Use it when documentation shows Entamoeba infection in another body location, but the chart does not specify a more exact site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Signs may reflect localized infection or inflammation at the involved site, and diagnosis is typically based on clinical findings plus organism identification or supporting testing.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents amebiasis affecting a site other than the intestine or liver, and no more specific ICD-10 code is available. It is appropriate for coded encounters where the record clearly identifies an amebic infection in another location. Check documentation if the site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use A06.8 for intestinal amebiasis, amebic liver abscess, or nonspecific diarrhea without confirmed amebic infection. If the site or organism is not documented, check documentation before assigning this code.
Coding tip
Code the most specific documented site first, and use A06.8 only when the record clearly supports a nonintestinal, nonhepatic amebic infection.