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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Helicobacter pylori

ICD-10 Coding for Helicobacter pylori

B96.81
K25.9

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

Also Known as:
H. pylori
Helicobacter infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Helicobacter pylori

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Helicobacter pylori

Use ICD-10 code B96.81 for helicobacter pylori [h. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Explicit documentation of H. pylori as the cause of the condition.

Applicable To

  • • H. pylori infection as a secondary cause

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence B96.81 after the primary condition code.

Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

Billable Code
K25.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic findings
  • • Biopsy results

Applicable To

  • • Gastric ulcer due to H. pylori

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ulcer location and cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K25.9

Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

Use as a primary code when a gastric ulcer is caused by H. pylori.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Helicobacter pylori?

The ICD-10 code for Helicobacter pylori as a cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B96.81. It is used as a secondary code when H. pylori is documented as the cause of another condition.

When should B96.81 be used?

B96.81 should be used as a secondary code when H. pylori is documented as the cause of another condition, such as a gastric ulcer or gastritis.

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