Acinetobacter baumannii causing diseases classd elswhr

This code identifies Acinetobacter baumannii as the specific bacterial agent responsible for an infection or disease process. It indicates that this opportunistic pathogen is the confirmed etiologic factor for a condition classified under a different ICD-10-CM code. This bacterium is known for its multi-drug resistance and can cause severe infections, particularly in healthcare settings.

Use this code as a secondary diagnosis when documentation clearly identifies Acinetobacter baumannii as the causative organism for a primary infection, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infection, or sepsis. This requires laboratory confirmation (e.g., culture results) specifying Acinetobacter baumannii as the pathogen. It should always be linked to a primary diagnosis code describing the specific disease.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis code for the infection it is causing.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states Acinetobacter baumannii and not just "Acinetobacter species."
• Do not use this code if the infection is not classified elsewhere (e.g., if it's a localized skin infection without a specific disease code).