2025 ICD-10-CM code A06.81
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Amebic cystitis. This is an infection of the bladder caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
Medical necessity for treating amebic cystitis is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with the condition and confirmed by laboratory testing demonstrating the presence of Entamoeba histolytica. The severity of symptoms and the potential for complications, such as bladder abscesses, also contribute to determining medical necessity.
Clinicians diagnose amebic cystitis based on symptoms, travel history, physical examination, and laboratory tests of blood and urine.Further investigations like cystoscopy and ultrasound may be performed to visualize the bladder and check for abscesses. Treatment typically involves antiparasitic medication such as metronidazole. Patient education on preventative measures, particularly regarding food and water safety in areas with poor sanitation, is crucial.
In simple words: Amebic cystitis is a bladder infection caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica, which is usually picked up from contaminated food or water. It can cause symptoms like needing to pee urgently, painful urination, pus in the urine, fever, and chills.
Amebic cystitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the urinary bladder due to infection with the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite is typically ingested through contaminated food or water.Symptoms can include urinary urgency, painful urination (dysuria), pus in the urine (pyuria), and systemic symptoms like fever and chills.
Example 1: A patient presents with dysuria, urinary urgency, and fever after returning from a trip abroad.Urinalysis reveals the presence of Entamoeba histolytica, confirming the diagnosis of amebic cystitis., A patient with a history of amebiasis develops lower abdominal pain and frequent, painful urination. Imaging studies show inflammation of the bladder wall, consistent with amebic cystitis., A patient experiences persistent urinary symptoms despite treatment for a bacterial UTI. Further testing reveals the presence of Entamoeba histolytica, indicating amebic cystitis as the underlying cause.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms (e.g., dysuria, frequency, urgency, fever), travel history, relevant physical exam findings, laboratory results confirming the presence of Entamoeba histolytica (e.g., urine microscopy, serology), and any imaging findings (e.g., ultrasound, cystoscopy).
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Urology, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital