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ICD-10 Code B96.6: Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] 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 bacteroides fragilis [b. fragilis] 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
B96Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
currentB96
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
B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.2Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecategoryB96.3Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.5Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.7Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecodeB96.8Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewherecategory
Sibling codes
B96.0Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.1Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.2Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB96.3Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.4Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.5Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.7Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewherebillableB96.8Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B96.6
Common synonyms
Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Frequently asked questions
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