B95.8
BillableUnspecified staphylococcus 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
An infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria where the specific type or strain has not been identified or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the staphylococcus organism is confirmed but the specific species or strain cannot be determined
- •Always pair with a primary diagnosis code indicating the type of infection or affected body system
Code Hierarchy
└B95Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B95.8Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B95.8Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere