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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. | ||
== 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 |
Start Date: | |
Stop Date: | |
External ICD10 Documentation |
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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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