ICD-10 Code B60.10 – Acanthamebiasis, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B60.10 – Acanthamebiasis, unspecified
What it is
B60.10 identifies acanthamebiasis when the documentation does not specify the site or form. It refers to infection caused by Acanthamoeba, a free-living amoeba that can affect the eye, skin, or central nervous system.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings include painful eye redness, blurred vision, skin lesions, or neurologic symptoms when the organism is involved beyond the eye.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents acanthamebiasis but does not identify a more specific manifestation or site. It is appropriate for unspecified infection, including cases where the record confirms Acanthamoeba involvement but details are incomplete. Check documentation if the note suggests keratitis or another defined condition.
Do not use for
Do not use B60.10 when the documentation clearly identifies a specific manifestation, such as eye, skin, or brain involvement. If the record only mentions exposure, colonization, or a different amoebic infection, this code is not appropriate.
Coding tip
Review the assessment and final diagnosis carefully; unspecified codes are appropriate only when the provider does not document a more specific site or manifestation.