B96.7
BillableClostridium perfringens causing diseases classd elswhr
Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] 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
B96.5Pseudomonas (mallei) causing diseases classd elswhr
B96.6Bacteroides fragilis as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B96.8Oth bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(38)
SNOMED CT
- Haemolytic anaemia caused by Clostridium welchii28147001
- Hemolytic anemia caused by Clostridium welchii28147001
- Haemolytic anaemia due to infection38689004
- Hemolytic anemia due to infection38689004
- Clostridium perfringens type C enterotoxaemia46609008
- Clostridium perfringens type C enterotoxemia46609008
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type C46609008
- Clostridium perfringens infection65154009
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens65154009
- Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxaemia66218005
- Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxemia66218005
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type A66218005
- Clostridium perfringens type D enterotoxaemia82051003
- Clostridium perfringens type D enterotoxemia82051003
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type D82051003
- Clostridium perfringens type B enterotoxaemia89861008
- Clostridium perfringens type B enterotoxemia89861008
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type B89861008
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type C
- Clostridium perfringens type D enterotoxemia
- Hemolytic anemia caused by Clostridium welchii
- Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxaemia
- Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxemia
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens
- Clostridium perfringens type B enterotoxaemia
- Haemolytic anaemia due to infection
- Clostridium perfringens type C enterotoxemia
- Clostridium perfringens type D enterotoxaemia
- Haemolytic anaemia caused by Clostridium welchii
- Clostridium perfringens type C enterotoxaemia
- Hemolytic anemia due to infection
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type A
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type D
- Infection caused by Clostridium perfringens type B
- Clostridium perfringens infection
- Clostridium perfringens type B enterotoxemia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for clostridium perfringens causing diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for clostridium perfringens causing diseases classd elswhr is B96.7. The full clinical description is "Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B96.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B96.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B96.7 represents “Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] 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 B96.7 a billable code?
Yes, B96.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B96.7 in?
B96.7 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B96.7?
B96.7 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 B96.7?
Yes, when using B96.7, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B96.7 map to?
B96.7 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 65154009, 66218005, 89861008, 46609008, 82051003, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B96.7?
B96.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833812. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B96.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like clostridium perfringens 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 B96.7?
B96.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN7J5 (Clostridium perfringens).
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