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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for ESBL-producing E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

ICD-10 Coding for ESBL-producing E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

N39.0
B96.20
Z16.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for esbl-producing e. coli urinary tract infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase E. coli UTI
ESBL E. coli UTI
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for ESBL-producing E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for ESBL-producing E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

Use ICD-10 code N39.0 for urinary tract infection, site not specified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of UTI symptoms and positive urine culture

Applicable To

  • • UTI NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies UTI and causative organism for accurate coding.

Unspecified Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive culture identifying E. coli

Applicable To

  • • E. coli infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure E. coli is documented as the causative organism.

Resistance to extended spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics

Billable Code
Z16.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing confirming ESBL production

Applicable To

  • • ESBL resistance

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ESBL resistance is documented and confirmed by lab tests.

Sepsis due to Escherichia coli

Billable Code
A41.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical signs of sepsis and positive blood culture for E. coli

Applicable To

  • • E. coli sepsis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis due to E. coli is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z16.12

Resistance to extended spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics

Use to indicate ESBL resistance in conjunction with infection codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ESBL E. coli UTI?

The ICD-10 code for an ESBL-producing E. coli urinary tract infection is N39.0 for the UTI, with Z16.12 for ESBL resistance.

How do you code ESBL E. coli sepsis?

For ESBL E. coli sepsis, use A41.51 as the primary code, with Z16.12 to indicate ESBL resistance.

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