ICD-10 Code B95.4 – Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B95.4 – Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
What it is
B95.4 identifies streptococcal infection as the underlying cause of another condition classified elsewhere. You use it as an additional code, not as the primary diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. The record should identify a streptococcal organism other than the specific groups covered by more detailed B95 codes.
When to use this code
Use B95.4 when the provider documents that another streptococcus is causing an infection or disease elsewhere in the body. Pair it with the code for the manifestation, such as the site-specific infection or complication. Do not use it alone to describe the full condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when the organism is fully identified by a more specific streptococcal code, such as group A, B, or pneumococcal categories. Check documentation if the causative organism is not clearly stated.
Coding tip
Verify both the organism and the condition it caused; B95.4 is a secondary code that supports the main diagnosis.