B96.3 – Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- Code
B96.3(claims format:B963)- Description
- Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- Short description
- Hemophilus influenzae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B95-B97 Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- Parent codes
- B96
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B95-B97
- These categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in diseases classified elsewhere.
Index terms for B96.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B96
- B96.0 – Mycoplasma pneumoniae [M. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.1 – Klebsiella pneumoniae [K. pneumoniae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.2 – Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereHeader
- B96.4 – Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.5 – Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.6 – Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.7 – Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereBillable
- B96.8 – Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B96.3?
B96.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, in the block B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents).
Is B96.3 a billable code?
Yes. B96.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B96.3 belong to?
It belongs to category B96 – Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.