B96.89
BillableOther specified bacterial agents 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
This code represents other specified bacteria (not listed in more specific categories) that cause infections and diseases in the body. It identifies the bacterial cause of a condition coded elsewhere.
Coding Tips
- •Use when a specific bacterial organism is identified but does not fit into other B96 subcategories
- •Always pair with a primary diagnosis code indicating the type of infection or disease
Code Hierarchy
└B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.8Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B96.89Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B96.89Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere