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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for H. pylori Positive

ICD-10 Coding for H. pylori Positive

K25.9
B96.81

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for H. pylori Positive

Use ICD-10 code K25.9 for gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
K25.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed gastric ulcer with positive H. pylori test

Applicable To

  • • Gastric ulcer due to H. pylori

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links the ulcer to H. pylori.

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

Billable Code
B96.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive stool antigen test
  • • Urea breath test results

Applicable To

  • • H. pylori infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the primary condition is documented and linked to H. pylori.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

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

Use as a secondary code to specify H. pylori as the cause of the primary condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for H. pylori positive?

The ICD-10 code for H. pylori as a causative agent is B96.81, used as a secondary code to indicate the bacteria's role in another condition.

How should H. pylori be documented for coding?

Documentation must explicitly link H. pylori to the condition, using phrases like 'due to H. pylori' and include positive test results.

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