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ICD-10 Code B95.4: Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
B95-B97Bacterial and viral infectious agents
category
B95Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
currentB95
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
Related codes
B95.0Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.1Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.2Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.3Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.5Unspecified streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.6Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecategoryB95.7Other staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB95.8Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecode
Sibling codes
B95.0Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.1Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.2Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.3Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.5Unspecified streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.6Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB95.7Other staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB95.8Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillable
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 444765007high
Arthritis caused by Streptococcus suis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 762693003high
Ecthyma caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388525006high
Endocarditis caused by Streptococcus suis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 110267003high
Streptococcal infection of mouth
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 449900006high
Streptococcal necrotising fasciitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B95.4
Common synonyms
Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Frequently asked questions
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