B95.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for B95.3 ICD 10 code:
Streptococcus pneumoniae causing diseases classd elswhr
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to B95.3 ICD10 Code:
- A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- B95-B97 Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- B95 Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
B95.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about B95.3 ICD 10 code
Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria spread through contact with people who are ill or by healthy people who carry the bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are:
- Ear infections
- Sinus infections
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Meningitis
How the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. Possible tests may include blood, imaging, or lab tests. Treatment is with antibiotics. Vaccines can prevent pneumococcal infections. There are two vaccines. One is for infants and young children. The other is for people at high risk, including those who are over 65 years old, have chronic illnesses or weak immune systems, smoke, have asthma, or live in long-term care facilities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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