Other acanthamebic disease

This code represents acanthamebic infections affecting sites other than the central nervous system (meningoencephalitis) or the eye (keratitis). These are rare but serious infections caused by Acanthamoeba species, often presenting as skin lesions, sinusitis, or disseminated disease in immunocompromised individuals.

Use this code for documented cases of acanthamebic disease involving organs or tissues other than the brain, spinal cord, or eye. This includes diagnoses such as acanthamebic skin infection, acanthamebic pneumonia, or disseminated acanthamebiasis without CNS or ocular involvement. Documentation should clearly specify the affected site and confirm Acanthamoeba as the causative agent.

• Ensure documentation explicitly rules out acanthamebic meningoencephalitis (B60.10) and acanthamebic keratitis (B60.11) before assigning this code.
• Always code the specific manifestation of the acanthamebic disease first, if applicable (e.g., L08.9 for skin infection), followed by this code as the etiology.
• Verify the patient's immune status, as immunocompromise is a significant risk factor and may impact treatment and prognosis.