A06.6
Billable codeAmebic brain abscess
The ICD-10 code for amebic brain abscess is A06.6.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Amebic abscess of brain (and liver) (and lung)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 0065
Associated MS-DRGs
A06.6 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 023Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
- DRG 024Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
- DRG 097Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with MCC
- DRG 098Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with CC
- DRG 099Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis without CC/MCC