B96.8

Non-billable

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B96.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B96.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B96
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B96.8?
B96.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B96.8 a billable code?
No — B96.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B96.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B96.8?
B96.8 has 4 more specific child codes, including B96.81, B96.82, B96.83.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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