B96.5: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.5 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B96.5?
B96.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It belongs to category B96 (Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere).
Is B96.5 a billable code?
Yes. B96.5 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does B96.5 belong to?
B96.5 is part of ICD-10-CM category B96 — Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, which has 32 billable codes.
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