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2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 006

Amebiasis

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  • Infection with any of various amebae. It is an asymptomatic carrier state in most individuals, but diseases ranging from chronic, mild diarrhea to fulminant dysentery may occur.
  • 006 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis

006 Includes

  • infection due to Entamoeba histolytica

006 Excludes

  • amebiasis due to organisms other than Entamoeba histolytica (007.8)