ICD Code B96.2

ICD code B96.2 is Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.

1. Laboratory confirmation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) as the causative agent in an infectious disease process

2. Presence of clinical symptoms consistent with infection, such as fever, chills, or localized signs depending on the site of infection (e.g., dysuria for urinary tract infection, diarrhea for gastrointestinal infection)

3. Documentation that E. coli is not the primary diagnosis but is identified as the underlying or associated infectious agent

4. Evidence of infection in a specific organ system (e.g., urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, bloodstream, respiratory tract)

5. Exclusion of other bacterial pathogens as the primary cause of infection

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code B96.2 include:

- 87040 (Culture, bacterial; blood, aerobic, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates)

- 87186 (Susceptibility studies, per drug)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, new or established patient)

- J0696 (Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg)

- J0133 (Injection, erythromycin lactobionate, per 500 mg)

- J3010 (Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg)

- J3420 (Injection, vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1,000 mcg)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of conditions related to ICD code B96.2. Specific code selection should be based on the clinical scenario and services rendered.

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