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B96.4

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Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) 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 Proteus bacteria (mirabilis or morganii), which commonly affects the urinary tract and can cause wound infections.

Coding Tips

  • •Proteus mirabilis is the most common species and is frequently associated with catheter-related urinary tract infections
  • •These organisms are known for producing urease, which can lead to alkaline urine and stone formation

Code Hierarchy

└B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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