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B95

Non-billable

Strep as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

B95-B97

Child Codes

9

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters

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Child Codes (9)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for strep as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere?

The ICD-10-CM code for strep as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B95. The full clinical description is "Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B95 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code B95 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B95 represents “Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is B95 a billable code?

No, B95 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under B95.

What chapter is B95 in?

B95 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B95?

B95 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.

What are the subcategories under B95?

B95 has 9 child codes, including: B95.0 (Streptococcus, group A, causing diseases classd elswhr), B95.1 (Streptococcus, group B, causing diseases classd elswhr), B95.2 (Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B95.3 (Streptococcus pneumoniae causing diseases classd elswhr), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with B95?

Yes, when using B95, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B95?

B95 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833792. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does B95 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like strep as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B95?

B95 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN2QM (Gram Positive Bacteria).

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