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Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 136.2
Specific infections by free-living amebae
  • Short description: FREE-LIVING AMEBA INFECT.
  • ICD-9-CM 136.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 136.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM 136.2.
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  • No ICD-10-CM code(s) convert to ICD-9-CM 136.2
Applies To
  • Meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 136.2:
  • Ameba, amebic (histolytica) - see also Amebiasis
    • meningoencephalitis
      • due to Naegleria (gruberi) 136.2
      • primary 136.2
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) 136.9
  • Meningoencephalitis (see also Encephalitis) 323.9
    • primary amebic 136.2
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