Helicobacter pylori also known as H. pylori infection. It occurs when Helicobacter pylori bacteria infects stomach of any person. Most of the cases it usually happend in childhood. Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori is common cause of stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers). Helicobacter pylori ICD 10 code are updated as per latest information from AAPC.
Helicobacter Pylori ICD-10-CM Code List
Helicobacter Pylori ICD 10 is B96.81. Other H. Pylori ICD 10 codes are listed as below
| ICD Codes | Description |
| B96.21 | Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] O157 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.22 | Other specified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.23 | Unspecified Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [E. coli] [STEC] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.29 | Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.3 | Hemophilus influenzae [H. influenzae] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.4 | Proteus (mirabilis) (morganii) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.5 | Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.6 | Bacteroides fragilis [B. fragilis] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.7 | Clostridium perfringens [C. perfringens] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.8 | Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.81 | Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.82 | Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B96.89 | Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97 | Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.0 | Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.1 | Enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.10 | Unspecified enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.11 | Coxsackievirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.12 | Echovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.19 | Other enterovirus are as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
| B97.2 | If Coronavirus is as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere |
Approximately 2/3 rd of the world’s population has it in their bodies and for most of the people, it doesn’t cause ulcers or any other symptoms. Most people do not know that they have H. pylori infection because they never get sick or any other problem from it. If a person has developed signs and symptoms of a peptic ulcer, the doctor will probably test for H. pylori infection. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
Scientists discovered Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori in 1982, and they found that the germs were the cause of most stomach ulcers.
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori infection start from food, water, or utensils. It is mostly infects due to lack of clean water or good sewage systems.
Symptoms of H.Pylori Infection:
- Burning pain in your stomach
- Burping
- Nausea
- Appetite Loss
- Weight loss
- Vomitting
- Bloating
Helicobacter pylori ICD 10 code are updated as per recent information from authorized source of information as CMS, AAPC, ICDCodes, etc. If any discripancy found please let us know via contact us page.
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