A04.6 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. Accurate documentation of A04.6 facilitates proper diagnosis, effective management, and correct reimbursement.
This guideline will provide the use, official coding guidelines, and historical background of A05.0.
What is the ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code for Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica?
The ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica is A04.6.
Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacteria Yersinia enterocolitica.
Proper documentation using A04.6 ensures patients receive appropriate care and enables accurate healthcare reimbursement.
Synonyms
- Infection by Yersinia enterocolitica
- Yersinia enterocolitica enteritis
History Background of ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A04.6
The ICD-9-CM system, first introduced in 1979, provided the initial framework for coding diseases and health-related conditions in the United States.
The ICD-9-CM Diagnosis code for Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica is 008.44. This coding remained consistent from 1979 to 2015.
While the ICD-9-CM system offered a basic approach to disease classification, modern healthcare needs more detail and specificity.
To address this, the ICD-10-CM system was launched in 2015, introducing a more comprehensive and accurate coding structure.
The transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM significantly improved the ability to document and analyze conditions such as Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica.
The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A04.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
| Year | Code | Description |
| 2020 | A04.6 | No Change |
| 2021 | A04.6 | No Change |
| 2022 | A04.6 | No Change |
| 2023 | A04.6 | No Change |
| 2024 | A04.6 | No Change |
| 2025 | A04.6 | No Change |
Symptoms of Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica?
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Sore throat(pharyngitis)
How Campylobacter enteritis is caused
- Drinking milk or water that has harmful bacteria.
- Eating contaminated food, especially raw or undercooked pork.
- Coming into contact with poop from an infected person or animal.
- Handling raw pork (like chitlins) and touching your mouth before washing your hands, or spreading bacteria to others by touching them or their things.
- Touching a contaminated surface or object and then putting your hands in your mouth.
Other ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes in A04
ICD-10-CM code A04 | Other bacterial intestinal infections has following sub categories including A04.6 :
- A04 Other bacterial intestinal infections
- A04.0 Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection
- A04.1 Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection
- A04.2 Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection
- A04.3 Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection
- A04.4 Other intestinal Escherichia coli infections
- A04.5 Campylobacter enteritis
- A04.6 Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica
- A04.7 Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile
- A04.71 recurrent
- A04.72 not specified as recurrent
- A04.8 Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
- A04.9 Bacterial intestinal infection, unspecified
Final Thoughts
Proper coding of A04.6 is essential for diagnosing and managing Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica. A clear understanding of its symptoms, causes, and coding guidelines ensures accurate documentation and effective treatment. Precise use of this code enhances patient care, supports healthcare planning, and guarantees proper reimbursement for medical services
