Streptococcus pneumoniae causing diseases classd elswhr

This code identifies Streptococcus pneumoniae as the specific bacterial agent responsible for an infection that is primarily classified under another ICD-10-CM code. It indicates that the pneumococcus is the confirmed etiology of a disease process, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or otitis media, rather than the disease itself.

Apply this code as a secondary diagnosis when documentation clearly states Streptococcus pneumoniae as the causative organism for a condition coded elsewhere. This is typically used in conjunction with a code from chapters I-XIX that describes the specific manifestation of the infection. Supporting documentation includes positive bacterial cultures, PCR tests, or physician statements explicitly linking the pathogen to the disease.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• Do not use this code if the infection is not explicitly attributed to Streptococcus pneumoniae in the medical record.
• Distinguish from codes for unspecified streptococcal infections (e.g., B95.5, B95.6) or other bacterial causes.