Shig tox E coli [STEC] O157 causing diseases classd elswhr

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

📋Clinical Description

This code identifies the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serotype O157 as the causative agent for an infection. It signifies that STEC O157 is the underlying pathogen responsible for a disease process, typically gastrointestinal, that is classified under a different primary diagnosis code.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when laboratory confirmation identifies STEC O157 as the etiology of a patient's condition, such as hemorrhagic colitis, hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), or other infections. Documentation must clearly state STEC O157 as the confirmed cause of the "diseases classified elsewhere."

💡Coding Tips

This is an "additional code" and must always be sequenced after the code for the specific disease caused by the STEC O157 infection.
Do not use this code for non-O157 STEC infections; use the appropriate code for other STEC types.
Ensure documentation specifies "O157" to differentiate from other E. coli infections.

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Clinical Notes

Inclusion Terms

E. coli O157:H- (nonmotile) with confirmation of Shiga toxin
E. coli O157 with confirmation of Shiga toxin when H antigen is unknown, or is not H7
O157:H7 Escherichia coli [E. coli] with or without confirmation of Shiga toxin-production
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] O157:H7 with or without confirmation of Shiga toxin-production
STEC O157:H7 with or without confirmation of Shiga toxin-production

Code Hierarchy

▲B96.2Escherichia coli as the cause of diseases classd elswhr

B96.21(current)

Crosswalks

041.41ExactICD-9 041.41ExactICD-9

Same Category

B96Oth bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr B96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr B96.2