B96.2

Non-billable

Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B96.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B96
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

E. coli is the name of a type of bacteria that lives in your intestines. Most types of E. coli are harmless. However, some types can make you sick and cause diarrhea . One type causes travelers' diarrhea. The worst type of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, and can sometimes cause kidney failure and even death. These problems are most likely to occur in children and in adults with weak immune systems. You can get E.…

Read more about E. coli 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 B96.2?
B96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B96.2 a billable code?
No — B96.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B96.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B96.2?
B96.2 has 5 more specific child codes, including B96.20, B96.21, B96.22.

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

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