ICD-10 Code B95.8 – Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B95.8 – Unspecified staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
What it is
This code identifies staphylococcus as the underlying infectious cause of another condition when the specific species is not documented. It is an additional diagnosis code, not the primary disease code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Use when records indicate a staphylococcal cause, but the organism is not further specified.
When to use this code
Use B95.8 when the provider documents staphylococcus as the cause of a condition and does not name a specific species. Pair it with the code for the disease being treated, such as an infection or other condition classified elsewhere. Check documentation if the causal wording is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code as the principal diagnosis or when a more specific staphylococcal code is documented. It is not for conditions where staphylococcus is only suspected or not linked to another disease.
Coding tip
Always code the associated condition first, then add B95.8 only when the chart clearly supports staphylococcus as the cause.