B96.81: Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.81 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] 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 B96.81?
B96.81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It belongs to category B96 (Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere).
Is B96.81 a billable code?
Yes. B96.81 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 B96.81 belong to?
B96.81 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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