B95.5
BillableUnspecified streptococcus 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
Streptococcus bacteria of an unspecified type identified as the cause of another disease or infection.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when the specific streptococcus species cannot be determined
- •Pair with the primary diagnosis code for the infection caused by the bacteria
Code Hierarchy
└B95Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B95.5Unspecified streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B95.5Unspecified streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere