B96.5
BillablePseudomonas (mallei) causing diseases classd elswhr
Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) 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
Related Codes(8)
B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.2Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.3Hemophilus influenzae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) causing dis classd elswhr
B96.6Bacteroides fragilis as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.7Clostridium perfringens causing diseases classd elswhr
B96.8Oth bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(96)
SNOMED CT
- Arthritis caused by Pseudomonas10193001
- Pseudomonal arthritis10193001
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa11218009
- Malignant otitis media16664009
- Otitis media due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa16664009
- Cystitis caused by Pseudomonas40635000
- Pseudomonal cystitis40635000
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa mastitis54574002
- Intestinal infection caused by Pseudomonas82930004
- Malignant otitis externa94146005
- Necrotising otitis externa94146005
- Necrotizing otitis externa94146005
- Meningitis due to pseudomonas192660009
- Pseudomonas meningitis192660009
- Pseudomonas pyocyaneus congenital infection206370004
- Malignant otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa232230009
- Gram-negative folliculitis238380009
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa paronychia238388002
- Bacterial paronychia247517004
- Pseudomonas gastrointestinal tract infection266078006
- Neonatal bacterial conjunctivitis276680000
- Pseudomonas ophthalmia neonatorum278930003
- Hot tub dermatitis402921005
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis402921005
- Whirlpool folliculitis402921005
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of nail402932005
- Neonatal pseudomonas infection403844001
- Aerobic gram-negative bacillus meningitis721241005
- Meningitis caused by gram-negative aerobic bacillus721241005
- Neonatal infection of nasolacrimal duct caused by Pseudomonas870356007
- Neonatal infection of nasolacrimal duct caused by bacterium870359000
- Neonatal Pseudomonas skin infection1142036000
- Neonatal infection of skin caused by Pseudomonas1142036000
- Bacteraemia caused by Pseudomonas1149487005
- Bacteremia caused by Pseudomonas1149487005
- Colitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa1163108009
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa colitis1163108009
- Infection of urinary tract caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa1179406007
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract infection1179406007
- Chloronychia1365752005
- Green nail syndrome1365752005
- Chloronychia caused by Pseudomonas106141701000119107
- Green nail syndrome caused by Pseudomonas106141701000119107
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa LES (Liverpool epidemic strain)1098281000000102
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Liverpool epidemic strain1098281000000102
- Pseudomonas urinary tract infection369011000119102
- Urinary tract infection caused by Pseudomonas369011000119102
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Pseudomonas pyocyaneus congenital infection
- Urinary tract infection caused by Pseudomonas
- Aerobic gram-negative bacillus meningitis
- Green nail syndrome
- Neonatal infection of nasolacrimal duct caused by Pseudomonas
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa LES (Liverpool epidemic strain)
- Malignant otitis media
- Neonatal Pseudomonas skin infection
- Neonatal infection of skin caused by Pseudomonas
- Malignant otitis externa
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract infection
- Necrotising otitis externa
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa paronychia
- Pseudomonal cystitis
- Infection of urinary tract caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of nail
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Colitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Chloronychia caused by Pseudomonas
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa mastitis
- Bacterial paronychia
- Arthritis caused by Pseudomonas
- Infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Liverpool epidemic strain
- Neonatal pseudomonas infection
- Meningitis due to pseudomonas
- Pseudomonas urinary tract infection
- Gram-negative folliculitis
- Hot tub dermatitis
- Neonatal infection of nasolacrimal duct caused by bacterium
- Bacteremia caused by Pseudomonas
- Otitis media due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Intestinal infection caused by Pseudomonas
- Green nail syndrome caused by Pseudomonas
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa colitis
- Necrotizing otitis externa
- Meningitis caused by gram-negative aerobic bacillus
- Cystitis caused by Pseudomonas
- Pseudomonas ophthalmia neonatorum
- Bacteraemia caused by Pseudomonas
- Neonatal bacterial conjunctivitis
- Pseudomonas meningitis
- Whirlpool folliculitis
- Pseudomonas gastrointestinal tract infection
- Pseudomonal arthritis
- Chloronychia
- Malignant otitis externa caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pseudomonas (mallei) causing diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for pseudomonas (mallei) causing diseases classd elswhr is B96.5. The full clinical description is "Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B96.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B96.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B96.5 represents “Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) 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 B96.5 a billable code?
Yes, B96.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B96.5 in?
B96.5 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B96.5?
B96.5 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 B96.5?
Yes, when using B96.5, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B96.5 map to?
B96.5 maps to 30 SNOMED CT concepts: 721241005, 10193001, 1149487005, 247517004, 1365752005, and 25 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B96.5?
B96.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833810. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B96.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pseudomonas (mallei) causing 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 B96.5?
B96.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN022 (Pseudomonas).
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