2025 ICD-10-CM code A06.82
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Other amebic genitourinary infections.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of amebic infection in the genitourinary tract, confirmed by laboratory findings. Treatment is necessary to eradicate the infection and prevent potential complications.
Clinicians diagnose this condition based on patient symptoms (e.g., urinary urgency, painful urination, discharge, fever), travel history, and physical exam. Lab tests of blood and urine may be conducted to identify the parasite. Treatment involves antiprotozoal medications. Patient education about safe food and water practices in areas with poor sanitation is crucial.
In simple words: This code represents an infection of the genital or urinary tract caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, which is typically spread through contaminated food or water.
This code encompasses amebic infections affecting the genitourinary system, excluding amebic cystitis.Examples include amebic balanitis, amebic vesiculitis, and amebic vulvovaginitis.
Example 1: A patient presents with painful urination, purulent discharge, and a recent history of travel to a region with poor sanitation. Lab tests confirm the presence of Entamoeba histolytica, leading to a diagnosis of amebic urethritis., A female patient experiences vulvar itching and irritation with unusual discharge. Microscopic examination of the discharge reveals Entamoeba histolytica, indicating amebic vulvovaginitis., A male patient presents with balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis). Further investigation identifies Entamoeba histolytica as the causative agent, diagnosing amebic balanitis.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms, travel history, laboratory results confirming the presence of Entamoeba histolytica in the genitourinary tract, and any procedures performed (e.g., cystoscopy).
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Urology, Gynecology
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital