B95.8

Billable

Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B95.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B95
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are Staphylococcal (staph) infections? Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus causes most infections. Staph bacteria can cause many different types of infections, including: Skin infections , which are the most common types of staph infections. Bacteremia, an infection of the bloodstream. This can lead to sepsis , a very serious immune…

Read more about Staphylococcal Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B95.8?
B95.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B95.8 a billable code?
Yes — B95.8 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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