Amebic liver abscess

This code signifies a liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a parasitic infection. It represents a localized collection of pus within the liver parenchyma resulting from amebic dysentery or an asymptomatic intestinal infection.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states an amebic etiology for a liver abscess. Supporting documentation includes positive serology for E. histolytica, identification of trophozoites in aspirate, or a history of amebiasis with characteristic imaging findings.

• Differentiate from pyogenic liver abscess (K75.0) which has bacterial origins.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "amebic" to avoid miscoding.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying amebic colitis (A06.0) if both are present and treated.