ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for nondysenteric colitis amebiasis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Amebiasis › nondysenteric colitis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding nondysenteric colitis amebiasis
The ICD-10-CM code for nondysenteric colitis amebiasis is A06.2 (Amebic nondysenteric colitis).
Within A06 (amebiasis), A06.2 is specifically for amebic nondysenteric colitis. Related codes cover acute amebic dysentery (A06.0), chronic intestinal amebiasis (A06.1), Ameboma of intestine (A06.3), amebic liver abscess (A06.4), amebic lung abscess (A06.5), amebic brain abscess (A06.6), cutaneous amebiasis (A06.7), amebic infection of other sites (A06.8) and 1 more.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 371 (Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with MCC, relative weight 1.7089), DRG 372 (Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with CC, relative weight 0.9964) and DRG 373 (Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6941), in MDC 06 (Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about nondysenteric colitis amebiasis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for nondysenteric colitis amebiasis?
- A06.2 — Amebic nondysenteric colitis.
Is A06.2 billable?
- Yes. A06.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can A06.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A06.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is A06.2 a CC or MCC?
- A06.2 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.