B96.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] 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 B96.3 ICD 10 code:
Hemophilus influenzae as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
Terms applicables to B96.3 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to B96.3 ICD10 Code:
- A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- B95-B97 Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- B96 Other bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
B96.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about B96.3 ICD 10 code
Haemophilus is the name of a group of bacteria. There are several types of Haemophilus. They can cause different types of illnesses involving breathing, bones and joints, and the nervous system.
One common type, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), causes serious disease. It usually strikes children under 5 years old. Your child can get Hib disease by being around other children or adults who may have the bacteria and not know it. The germs spread from person to person. If the germs stay in the child's nose and throat, the child probably will not get sick. But sometimes the germs spread into the lungs or the bloodstream, and then Hib can cause serious problems such as meningitis and pneumonia.
Treatment is with antibiotics. There is a vaccine to prevent Hib disease. All children younger than 5 years of age should be vaccinated with the Hib vaccine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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