B95.6
Non-billableStaphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
Staphylococcus aureus 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.
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
B95.0Streptococcus, group A, causing diseases classd elswhr
B95.1Streptococcus, group B, causing diseases classd elswhr
B95.2Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B95.3Streptococcus pneumoniae causing diseases classd elswhr
B95.4Oth streptococcus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B95.5Unsp streptococcus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B95.7Oth staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B95.8Unsp staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr is B95.6. The full clinical description is "Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B95.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B95.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B95.6 represents “Staphylococcus aureus 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 B95.6 a billable code?
No, B95.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B95.6.
What chapter is B95.6 in?
B95.6 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B95.6?
B95.6 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 B95.6?
B95.6 has 2 child codes, including: B95.61 (Methicillin suscep staph infct causing dis classd elswhr), B95.62 (Methicillin resis staph infct causing diseases classd elswhr).
Are additional codes required with B95.6?
Yes, when using B95.6, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B95.6?
B95.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833800. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B95.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr 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 B95.6?
B95.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN6BM (Staphylococcus aureus).
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