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B96.2

Non-billable

Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr

Escherichia coli [E. coli ] 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

Parent Code

B96

Child Codes

5

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

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Child Codes (5)

B96.20

Unsp Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr

BillableB96.21

Shig tox E coli [STEC] O157 causing diseases classd elswhr

BillableB96.22

Oth shiga toxin E coli [STEC] causing diseases classd elswhr

BillableB96.23

Unsp shig tox E coli [STEC] causing diseases classd elswhr

BillableB96.29

Oth Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr?

The ICD-10-CM code for escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr is B96.2. The full clinical description is "Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B96.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code B96.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B96.2 represents "Escherichia coli [E. coli ] 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 B96.2 a billable code?

No, B96.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under B96.2.

What chapter is B96.2 in?

B96.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B96.2?

B96.2 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 B96.2?

B96.2 has 5 child codes, including: B96.20 (Unsp Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr), B96.21 (Shig tox E coli [STEC] O157 causing diseases classd elswhr), B96.22 (Oth shiga toxin E coli [STEC] causing diseases classd elswhr), B96.23 (Unsp shig tox E coli [STEC] causing diseases classd elswhr), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with B96.2?

Yes, when using B96.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B96.2?

B96.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833807. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.