Amebic infection of other sites

This code represents an amebic infection affecting anatomical sites other than the intestines, brain, liver, lungs, or skin. It describes parasitic infections caused by Entamoeba histolytica or related species that have disseminated beyond the primary intestinal site to less common locations.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an amebic infection of an unusual or unspecified extraintestinal site, such as the spleen, genitourinary tract, or pericardium. Supporting documentation should clearly indicate the presence of amebiasis and the specific extraintestinal location, excluding those with more specific ICD-9-CM codes.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly rules out amebiasis of the intestines (006.0-006.3), liver (006.4), lung (006.5), brain (006.6), or skin (006.7).
• If the site is not specified but is known to be extraintestinal, this code may be appropriate.
• Always review the full clinical picture to determine if a more specific amebiasis code is available based on the documented site of infection.