ICD-10-CM Code B96.8
Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code B96.8 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of B96.8 that describes the diagnosis 'oth bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr' in more detail.
The ICD code B96 is used to code Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), also known as vaginal bacteriosis or Gardnerella vaginitis, is a disease of the vagina caused by excessive growth of bacteria. Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. The discharge is usually white or gray in color. Burning with urination may occur. Itching is uncommon. Occasionally there may be no symptoms. Having BV increases the risk of infection by a number of other sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. It also increases the risk of early delivery among pregnant women.
| Specialty: | Gynecology, Infectious Disease |
| MeSH Code: | D016585 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 616.1 |
Micrograph of bacterial vaginosis — cells of the cervix covered with rod-shaped bacteria, Gardnerella vaginalis (arrows).
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Bacterial dermatitis of eyelid (disorder)
- Klebsiella cystitis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'B96.8 - Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere'
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Parent Code: B96 - Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere