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ICD-10 Coding for Verotoxin(B96.21, A04.3, A04.7)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for verotoxin, including primary codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:
Shiga toxinSTECEHEC
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Verotoxin

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

CodeDescription
B96.21Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [STEC] O157
A04.3Enterocolitis due to Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
D59.3Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
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 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coliB96.22

Use for non-

7O15

Use for non-

Enterocolitis due to other specified bacteriaA04.7

Use for non-STEC bacterial enterocolitis.

Drug-induced nonautoimmune hemolytic anemiaD59.0

Use for drug-induced HUS.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Verotoxin.

Failure to document specific serotype.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always confirm serotype with lab tests., Include specific serotype in documentation.

Using B96.21 without serotype confirmation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure lab confirmation of O157 serotype before coding.

Omitting B96.21 when coding A04.3 for confirmed STEC.

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential underpayment for services rendered., Compliance: Failure to follow coding guidelines., Data Quality: Incomplete clinical data capture.

Mitigation

Always pair A04.3 with B96.21 for confirmed STEC.

Incorrect serotype coding

Impact

Coding O157 without lab confirmation.

Mitigation

Require lab confirmation before coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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