B96 ICD-10-CM Code: Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where B96 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Section
Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97)
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Category B96
Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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Code B96
Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
More specific choices
Codes under B96
B96 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.2Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.3Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.5Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.6Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.7Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.8Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B96.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B96.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B96.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B96.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B96.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B96 mean?
B96 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is B96 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B96 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B96 located in ICD-10-CM?
B96 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97) (B95–B97), under category B96, Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for B96?
No inclusion terms are listed for B96 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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