B96.8
Non-Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Use a more specific code (4 billable)
B96.81Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.82Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.83Acinetobacter baumannii as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.89Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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