ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B96.23
Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B96.23
- Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] with unspecified O group
- STEC NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code B96.23 (Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code B96.23 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B96.23 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B96.23 - Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.