B96.0
BillableMycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] 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 Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria, commonly responsible for atypical pneumonia and respiratory tract infections.
Coding Tips
- •This organism is a common cause of 'walking pneumonia' and is typically identified through specific serological or PCR testing
- •Always use with a primary diagnosis code describing the specific infection or disease manifestation
Code Hierarchy
└B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere