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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Proteus Infections and Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Proteus Infections and Syndrome

B96.4
Q87.3

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

Also Known as:
Proteus mirabilis infection
Proteus syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Proteus Infections and Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Proteus Infections and Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code B96.4 for proteus (mirabilis) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Proteus (mirabilis) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Proteus species identified in culture
coding:
  • • Site of infection must be coded first

Applicable To

  • • Proteus mirabilis infection

Important Notes

  • • B96.4 should not be used as a primary diagnosis code.

Other congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
Q87.3
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Proteus syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of clinical criteria and genetic confirmation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

U81.27

Multidrug-resistant Proteus mirabilis

Use when antibiotic resistance is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Proteus infection?

The ICD-10 code for Proteus infection is B96.4, used when Proteus is the causative organism of a disease classified elsewhere.

How is Proteus syndrome coded in ICD-10?

Proteus syndrome is coded as Q87.3 under 'Other congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified'.

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