Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95)
ICD-10 code B95 identifies infections caused by specific bacteria; Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus; that lead to diseases classified elsewhere in medical records. These codes are used to specify the bacterial cause when documenting infections in other conditions.
Each subcode under B95 clarifies the exact bacterial agent involved. For instance, B95.0 relates to Streptococcus group A infections, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes infection, which can cause conditions like cellulitis and pneumonia. B95.1 specifies Group B Streptococcus infections, commonly affecting newborns and mothers. Codes like B95.6, B95.61, and B95.62 distinguish between methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections (including MRSA), important for treatment decisions. The code B95.2 covers Enterococcus infections, which can cause bacteremia and meningitis. Using the ICD-10 code for these bacteria helps medical coders accurately attribute infections to the responsible pathogens, supporting precise diagnosis, reporting, and epidemiologic tracking.
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)
Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97)
B95 Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.0 Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.1 Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.2 Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.3 Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.4 Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.5 Unspecified streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B95.6 Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.61 Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.62 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.7 Other staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.8 Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95)
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Ecthyma
An ulcerative pyoderma usually caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection at the site of minor trauma. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Ecthyma, Contagious
An infectious dermatitis of sheep and goats, affecting primarily the muzzle and lips. It is caused by a poxvirus and may be transmitted to man.
Intertrigo
A superficial dermatitis occurring on skin surfaces in contact with each other, such as the axillae, neck creases, intergluteal fold, between the toes, etc. Obesity is a predisposing factor. The condition is caused by moisture and friction and is characterized by erythema, maceration, burning, and exudation.
Orf virus
The type species of PARAPOXVIRUS which causes a skin infection in natural hosts, usually young sheep. Humans may contract local skin lesions by contact. The virus apparently persists in soil.
Parapoxvirus
A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, which infect ungulates and may infect humans. ORF VIRUS is the type species.
