B96.81 – Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- Code
B96.81(claims format:B9681)- Description
- Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- Short description
- Helicobacter pylori 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 › B96.8
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 B96.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Infection, infected, infective, Helicobacter pylori, as cause of disease classified elsewhere
- Infection, infected, infective, Campylobacter, intestinal, as cause of disease classified elsewhere
- Infection, infected, infective, bacterial NOS, as cause of disease classified elsewhere, Helicobacter pylori [H.pylori]
Related codes in B96.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B96.81?
B96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, in the block B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents).
Is B96.81 a billable code?
Yes. B96.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B96.81 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.