B96.8
Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.8 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code header for other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are B96.81 Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, B96.82 Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, B96.83 Acinetobacter baumannii as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere and B96.89 Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. Its coding notes include a Use additional code instruction and 5 Excludes2 entries.
Guidelines tip
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
When an infection is classified outside Chapter 1 and no organism is part of its code, an additional B95, B96 or B97 code identifies the organism.
Use additional code
Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (5 notes)
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
Includes
Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- These categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in diseases classified elsewhere.
More specific codes under B96.8 4
- B96.81Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.82Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.83Acinetobacter baumannii as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.89Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable