ICD-10 B96.6
Billable / SpecificBacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
About ICD-10-CM B96.6
ICD-10-CM code B96.6 represents Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B96). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B96.6 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B96.6
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B96.6 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B96.6.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B96.6
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert B96.6 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| B96.6 | 04182 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To B96.6
Other codes in section B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents).
ICD-10 B96.6, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B96.6 billable? +
Yes, B96.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does B96.6 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, B96.6 maps to ICD-9 codes: 04182. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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