ICD-10 Code B96.82 – Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B96.82 – Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
What it is
Use this code when Vibrio vulnificus is documented as the infectious organism causing another classified disease. It identifies the bacteria as the cause, not the main disease itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical illness may include wound infection, cellulitis, or severe systemic infection after exposure to seawater or raw seafood.
When to use this code
Assign B96.82 when the record states Vibrio vulnificus as the causative organism for a condition coded elsewhere, such as an infection or sepsis. Use it with the principal diagnosis that describes the actual disease. You should not use it alone.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when Vibrio vulnificus is not documented, or when the chart only names the infection without identifying the organism. Check documentation if the causal relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Link B96.82 to the specific infection code only when the provider clearly documents Vibrio vulnificus as the cause.