B95.1
BillableStreptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code indicates that Group B Streptococcus (a type of bacteria) is the underlying cause of a disease or infection documented elsewhere in the medical record. It is used as a secondary code to identify the specific bacterial organism responsible for the patient's condition.
Coding Tips
- •This is a secondary code that must be paired with a primary diagnosis code describing the actual disease or infection (such as sepsis, meningitis, or urinary tract infection) caused by Group B Streptococcus
- •Always verify that culture results or clinical documentation specifically identify Group B Streptococcus before assigning this code; do not assume the organism type without confirmation
Code Hierarchy
└B95Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B95.1Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B95.1Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere