B96.89
✓ BillableOther specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code B96.89 represents other specified bacterial agents 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 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B96.89?
ICD-10-CM code B96.89 is "Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It belongs to the category: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Is B96.89 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, B96.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Related Codes in B96.8
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)