What is the ICD-10 code for MRSA?

The ICD-10 code for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B95.62.

How do you code a staph infection?

To code a staph infection, identify the specific organism (MRSA or MSSA) and the site of infection, then use the appropriate ICD-10 code such as B95.62 for MRSA.

ICD-10 Coding for Staph Aureus(B95.62, A41.0, A41.9)

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Explore comprehensive ICD-10 coding guidelines for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA and MSSA. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Staphylococcus aureusMRSAMSSA

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Staph Aureus

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
B95.62	Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere	Use when MRSA is identified as the causal organism in an infection.	MRSA confirmed by culture or PCR Antibiotic susceptibility test showing resistance to methicillin
J15.212	Pneumonia due to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus	Use when MRSA is confirmed as the cause of pneumonia.	Positive culture for MRSA from respiratory specimen Radiological evidence of pneumonia

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B95.62Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB95.61

Use when MSSA is identified instead of MRSA.

Pneumonia due to Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureusJ15.211

Use when MSSA is confirmed instead of MRSA.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Staph Aureus.

Vague documentation of staph infection

Impact

Clinical: Potential for incorrect treatment, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Incorrect billing and reimbursement

Mitigation

Ensure specific organism is documented, Include lab confirmation in notes

Using B95.62 for MRSA colonization

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect reimbursement due to misclassification, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation

Mitigation

Use Z22.322 for MRSA colonization without active infection.

MRSA coding accuracy

Impact

Incorrect coding of MRSA can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Ensure lab confirmation and specific documentation of MRSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B95.62.

Primary Code

B95.62

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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ICD-10 Coding for Staph Aureus(B95.62, A41.0, A41.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for MRSA?

How do you code a staph infection?

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