B96.29
BillableOther Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B96.29 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHE. 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.
Includes
- •Non-Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code B96.29?
- B96.29 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B96.29 a billable code?
- Yes — B96.29 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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