Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B96.6)

B96.6

ICD-10-CM Code for Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B96.6

ICD-10 code B96.6 for Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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87505 for GA Healthspring

Hi CPT 87505 & 87506 are lab test see if pt has infections of Clostridium or Heli Pylori or some bacteria in digestion/stomach area. If provider is testing and this bacteria comes back positive put d... [ Read More ]

ESBL UTI

Hello everyone- Does anyone know how to code ESBL UTI? In the code book it doesn't state ESBL as an infectious agent, so I am wondering if it would code as N39.0 for the UTI and Z16.12 for resistance... [ Read More ]

Need guidelines on this

Hi Deltaluv? I would not bill these 2 dx together because it is kind of [B]repetitious.[/B] But I would add dx. B95-B96 per the ICD10 manual instructions for either of these dx codes you decide on if ... [ Read More ]

PLEASE HELP!! UREA BREATH TEST - 78267 & 78268

Hi what is the Primary DX you are using ? Some plans in some states do not consider B96.81 by itself or as Primary, a valid DX for CPT 78267, 78268. You can try using A04.8 or R10.13 or K21.9 along wi... [ Read More ]

T84.50XA

Hi Mtsoldevila, The reason you get a denial is the insurance company needs more information as primary definitive illness or condition caused T84 to be used.. Which joint was infected that got the pr... [ Read More ]

B96.1

In the guidelines it says for B95, B96, or B97 they are to be used as additional codes to identify the organism. They can't be used as primary diagnosis codes.... [ Read More ]

B96.1

Why are some payors noting B codes ,without instructional notes advising that an additional organism code as required , as never being able to be used as a primary dx for procedure? While it is true ... [ Read More ]

Covid documentation in the ER - PROFEE SIDE

Hi You have the lab proof and have seen it in which it is a valid bacteria and the patient and document is done...yes add the proof to supplement the ds. Also you can use dx. B97.89 or B96.89 as ap... [ Read More ]

Need help coding Sepsis

Hello, Need help coding the following hospital visit. This is what I coded but not too sure if is correct: A41.9, N39.0, B96.20, B96.89, I48.91, N17.9, E87.2, J96.00, R79.1, E11.9 **Not too sur... [ Read More ]

Rhodococcus equii bacteremia and Port-A-Cath infection

Hi, I would recommend reviewing codes T80.211A and B96.89. T80.211 lists 'Bloodstream infection due to portacath'. Bacteremia is an infection of the bloodstream, but verify in the documentation tha... [ Read More ]

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