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The condition [[Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery due to Entamoeba histolytica)]] is caused by the pathogen [[Entamoeba histolytica (amoebic infection of non-intestinal sites)]]. The two should not be coded together - the condition implies the pathogen so it doesn't need to be coded. The pathogen should only be used when the amoebic infection manifests outside of the intestines.   
The condition [[Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery due to Entamoeba histolytica)]] is caused by the pathogen [[Entamoeba histolytica (amoebic infection of non-intestinal sites)]]. The two should not be coded together - the condition implies the pathogen so it doesn't need to be coded. The pathogen should only be used when the amoebic infection manifests outside of the intestines.   


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== Related CCI Codes ==
== Related CCI Codes ==

Revision as of 17:20, 5 December 2017

ICD10 Diagnosis
Dx: Entamoeba histolytica (amoebic infection of non-intestinal sites)
ICD10 code: A06.8
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: none assigned
Charlson/ALERT Scale: none
APACHE Como Component: none
APACHE Acute Component: 2019-0: GI NOS
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    • 2019-01-01
    • 2999-12-31
    • A06.8
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Template:ICD10 infection The condition Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery due to Entamoeba histolytica) is caused by the pathogen Entamoeba histolytica (amoebic infection of non-intestinal sites). The two should not be coded together - the condition implies the pathogen so it doesn't need to be coded. The pathogen should only be used when the amoebic infection manifests outside of the intestines.


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