What is the ICD-10 code for Enterobacter infection?

The ICD-10 code for Enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B96.21. Use this code when Enterobacter is confirmed as the causative agent of an infection.

How do you code Enterobacter sepsis?

For Enterobacter sepsis, use A41.5 for sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms, and ensure to document Enterobacter as the causative agent.

ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection(B96.21, A41.4, A41.5)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for Enterobacter infections, including primary codes, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Enterobacterales InfectionEnterobacter Sepsis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Enterobacter Infection

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
B96.21	Enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere	Use when Enterobacter is confirmed as the causative agent of an infection.	Positive culture identifying Enterobacter species Clinical correlation with infection symptoms
A41.5	Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organisms	Use when sepsis is confirmed to be caused by Enterobacter.	Blood culture positive for Enterobacter Clinical signs of sepsis
Z22.35	Carrier of Enterobacterales	Use for asymptomatic carriers of Enterobacter.	Positive culture without symptoms

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B96.21Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.29

Sepsis due to other Gram-negative organismsA41.4

Enterobacter as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.21

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Enterobacter Infection.

Using unspecified codes

Impact

Clinical: Leads to vague clinical data, Regulatory: May trigger audits, Financial: Potential reimbursement issues

Mitigation

Always specify organism, Use culture results for coding

Coding Z22.35 for active infection

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect reimbursement for active treatment, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation

Mitigation

Use B96.21 when symptoms are present.

Omitting Z16.23 for CRE

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential underpayment for complex cases, Compliance: Failure to meet reporting requirements, Data Quality: Incomplete resistance data

Mitigation

Add Z16.23 when carbapenem resistance is confirmed.

Antibiotic resistance coding

Impact

Failure to document and code resistance accurately.

Mitigation

Implement checks for resistance documentation in coding workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B96.21.

Primary Code

B96.21

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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ICD-10 Coding for Enterobacter Infection(B96.21, A41.4, A41.5)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Enterobacter infection?

How do you code Enterobacter sepsis?

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