B96.20

Billable

Unsp Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr

Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

B95-B97

Parent Code

B96.2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Escherichia coli [E. coli] NOS

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

Related Codes(4)
B96.21

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(123)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Neonatal dacryocystitis caused by Escherichia coli
  • Escherichia coli meningitis
  • Infections, E coli
  • Intra-amniotic infection of fetus
  • E coli infections, recurrent
  • Neonatal dacryocystitis or conjunctivitis caused by Escherichia coli
  • Early neonatal infection caused by Escherichia coli
  • E coli Infections
  • coli e infections
  • Escherichia coli infection of the central nervous system
  • Infection, E. coli
  • e. coli infection
  • E. Coli Infections
  • Intra-amniotic infection of foetus
  • Meningitis due to Escherichia coli
  • Infection, E coli
  • Fetal infection caused by bacterium
  • Escherichia coli [E. coli] NOS
  • Neonatal colibacillosis
  • Escherichia coli intra-amniotic foetal infection
  • Arthritis caused by Escherichia coli
  • Colibacillosis
  • Intra-amniotic fetal infection
  • Early neonatal infection caused by bacterium
  • Arthritis caused by E. coli
  • Infection caused by Escherichia coli
  • Urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli
  • Infection caused by Escherichia coli (disorder)
  • e coli infection
  • Recurrent E. coli infections
  • ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECT
  • infections e coli
  • INFECT E COLI
  • Amnionitis
  • Neonatal dacryocystitis
  • Escherichia coli Infection
  • coli e. infection
  • Infection caused by Escherichia coli O157
  • INFECT ESCHERICHIA COLI
  • Infections, Escherichia coli
  • Escherichia coli Infections
  • E COLI INFECT
  • Coliform arthritis
  • Bacterial infection caused by E. coli
  • Neonatal bacterial dacryocystitis
  • coli e infection
  • Coliform urinary tract infection
  • Escherichia coli intra-amniotic fetal infection
  • Fetal infection caused by Escherichia coli
  • Infection of amniotic cavity
  • Infection, Escherichia coli
  • Escherichia coli urinary tract infection
  • Amniotic cavity infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr is B96.20. The full clinical description is "Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B96.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code B96.20 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B96.20 represents “Unspecified 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 billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is B96.20 a billable code?

Yes, B96.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is B96.20 in?

B96.20 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B96.20?

B96.20 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 B96.20?

Yes, when using B96.20, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does B96.20 map to?

B96.20 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 10573002, 21534009, 71057007, 301010001, 1264224006, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for B96.20?

B96.20 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0014836. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does B96.20 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp escherichia coli 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 B96.20?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for B96.20 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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