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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for STEC Gastroenteritis

ICD-10 Coding for STEC Gastroenteritis

A04.3
B96.22

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

Also Known as:
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection
Enterohemorrhagic E. coli infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for STEC Gastroenteritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for STEC Gastroenteritis

Use ICD-10 code A04.3 for enterohemorrhagic escherichia coli infection, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection

Billable Code
A04.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed STEC infection via lab tests
coding:
  • • Use A04.3 for primary coding of STEC gastroenteritis

Applicable To

  • • STEC gastroenteritis
  • • E. coli O157:H7 infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation of STEC before coding.

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

Billable Code
B96.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lab confirmation of STEC presence
coding:
  • • Ensure B96.22 follows a primary code indicating the condition.

Applicable To

  • • STEC as a causative agent

Important Notes

  • • Use as an additional code to specify STEC as the causative agent.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.22

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

Use to specify STEC as the causative agent in conjunction with A04.3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for STEC gastroenteritis?

The ICD-10 code for STEC gastroenteritis is A04.3, which is used for enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infections.

How do you code a confirmed STEC infection?

For a confirmed STEC infection, use A04.3 as the primary code and B96.22 to specify STEC as the causative agent.

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