B96.23
BillableUnspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] 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 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli where the specific strain or serotype has not been identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when STEC is confirmed but the specific strain cannot be determined or specified
- •Encourage laboratory testing to identify the specific serotype for epidemiological tracking and public health purposes
Code Hierarchy
└B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.2Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.23Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B96.23Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere