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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection

B96.21
A41.5
Z22.35

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for enterobacter infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Enterobacterales Infection
Enterobacter Sepsis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection

Use ICD-10 code B96.21 for enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Enterobacter species identified in culture
documentation:
  • • Link between Enterobacter and infection symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Enterobacter cloacae
  • • Enterobacter aerogenes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure organism identification is documented in the medical record.

Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms

Non-Billable
A41.5
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to Enterobacter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis criteria are met and documented.

Carrier of Enterobacterales

Non-Billable
Z22.35
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic carrier state

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no symptoms are present for carrier coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z16.23

Resistance to carbapenems

Use when Enterobacter is resistant to carbapenems.

R65.21

Severe sepsis with septic shock

Use when septic shock is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Enterobacter infection?

The ICD-10 code for Enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B96.21. Use this code when Enterobacter is confirmed as the causative agent of an infection.

How do you code Enterobacter sepsis?

For Enterobacter sepsis, use A41.5 for sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms, and ensure to document Enterobacter as the causative agent.

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