B96.3
BillableHemophilus influenzae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Haemophilus influenzae otitis media19021002
- Haemophilus influenzae laryngitis41048006
- Haemophilus influenzae arthritis46527004
- Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis58576005
- Acute laryngitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae195684009
- Gram-negative bacterial cellulitis402927009
- Haemophilus cellulitis402928004
- Haemophilus pericarditis460439008
- Pericarditis caused by Haemophilus460439008
- Pericarditis caused by Hemophilus460439008
- Bacterial sinusitis703470001
- Haemophilus influenzae type b infection709410003
- Bacterial arthritis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b712521003
- Haemophilus influenzae sinusitis721755003
- Sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae721755003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B96.3?
ICD-10-CM code B96.3 represents "Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B96.3 a billable code?
Yes, B96.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B96.3 in?
B96.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B96.3?
B96.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B96.3?
Yes, when using B96.3 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B96.3 map to?
B96.3 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 195684009, 712521003, 703470001, 402927009, 402928004, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B96.3?
B96.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833808. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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