B96.29
Billable codeOther Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
The ICD-10 code for other escherichia coli [e. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B96.29.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Non-Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- B96.20Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B96.21Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B96.22Other specified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B96.23Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B96.29Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 04149Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
B96.29 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.