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B96.4

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Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

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Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code B96.4 represents proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. This code falls under the Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code B96.4?

ICD-10-CM code B96.4 is "Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It belongs to the category: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

Is B96.4 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, B96.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Related Codes in B96

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.2Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.3Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.5Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.6Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.7Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.8Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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Code Information

CodeB96.4
BillableYes
ParentB96
CategoryCertain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)