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

ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

N39.0
B96.20
A41.51

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

Also Known as:
Escherichia coli UTI
E. coli bladder infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for E. coli Urinary Tract Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

  • • Symptoms of UTI with positive urine culture for E. coli.

Applicable To

  • • UTI with unspecified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure urine culture confirms E. coli.

Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Urine culture confirming E. coli

Applicable To

  • • E. coli as causative organism

Important Notes

  • • Do not use with A41.51 if sepsis is present.

Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

Billable Code
A41.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Blood culture confirming E. coli
  • • Clinical signs of sepsis

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis with E. coli as the causative organism

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary when sepsis is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.20

Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use as an additional code to identify E. coli as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a urinary tract infection due to E. coli is N39.0, with B96.20 used to specify E. coli as the causative organism.

How should E. coli UTI be documented?

Document E. coli UTI by including symptoms, urine culture results confirming E. coli, and any treatment plans. Use N39.0 and B96.20 for coding.

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