Ameboma of intestine

This code signifies a localized inflammatory mass or granuloma, often mistaken for a tumor, that develops in the intestinal wall due to an Entamoeba histolytica infection. It represents a severe, chronic manifestation of intestinal amebiasis, characterized by tissue destruction and fibrosis.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of an amebic granuloma or inflammatory mass within the intestine, confirmed by biopsy or imaging in the context of amebiasis. This typically occurs in patients with a history of dysentery or chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.

• Ensure documentation differentiates an ameboma from other intestinal masses, such as neoplasms or inflammatory bowel disease.
• Code any associated manifestations of amebiasis (e.g., amebic dysentery) as additional diagnoses.
• Look for definitive diagnostic statements like "amebic granuloma," "intestinal ameboma," or "pseudotumor due to amebiasis."