Question 1

Is B96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B96 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code B96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B96 represents Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code B96 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B96 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B96 is section:B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

B962026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Related Clinical Codes15Manifestation & etiology relationships

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is B96 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B96 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B96 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B96?