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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for coli infection bacillus

B96.20

Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

✓ Billable / specificNot a principal dx

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bacillus › coli infection”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding coli infection bacillus

The ICD-10-CM code for coli infection bacillus is B96.20 (Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere).

Within B96.2, choose B96.20 (Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B96.21), other specified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B96.22), unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B96.23) and other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B96.29).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 867 (Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 2.1859), DRG 868 (Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 1.0235) and DRG 869 (Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6787), in MDC 18 (Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about coli infection bacillus ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for coli infection bacillus?

B96.20 — Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.

Is B96.20 billable?

Yes. B96.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can B96.20 be used as a principal diagnosis?

No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.

Is B96.20 a CC or MCC?

No. B96.20 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.